Ca~(2+) Signaling in Prokaryotes

摘要

The role of Ca~(2+) ions in the regulation of motility, cell cycle, and division of prokaryotes is dis- cussed, as well as their involvement in the pathogenesis of some infectious diseases. The structural and func- tional organization of the prokaryotic Ca~(2+) signaling system and the mechanisms of Ca~(2+) membrane trans- port and homeostasis are described. Special attention is paid to the role of Ca~(2+) cation channels, Ca~(2+) trans- porters, and Ca~(2+)-binding proteins in the regulation of the intercellular Ca~(2+) concentration.