Ca2+ activation of the Na+-Ca2+ exchanger, driven by localized sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ release, is a critical mechanism in generating the heartbeat and determining its rate.
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Requires validation before considering Ca2+-NCX targeting in humans; leaves open role in intact hearts.
Bogdanov et al. (2001) studied this question.
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