Monte Carlo simulation of 3-D buffered Ca2+ diffusion in neuroendocrine cells

Buffered Ca2+ diffusion in the cytosol of neuroendocrine cells is a plausible explanation for the slowness and latency in the secretion of hormones. We have developed a Monte Carlo simulation to treat the problem of 3-D diffusion and kinetic reactions of ions and buffers.

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Published inBiophysical journal Vol. 78; no. 1; p. 13
Main Authors Ampara Gil, Segura, Javier, Pertusa, Jose A G, Soria, Bernat
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Biophysical Society 01.01.2000
Subjects
Biology
Endocrine system
Monte Carlo simulation
Physics
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Summary:Buffered Ca2+ diffusion in the cytosol of neuroendocrine cells is a plausible explanation for the slowness and latency in the secretion of hormones. We have developed a Monte Carlo simulation to treat the problem of 3-D diffusion and kinetic reactions of ions and buffers.
ISSN:0006-3495
1542-0086