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Intracellular Calcium Stabilization

Meaning

Intracellular Calcium Stabilization refers to the precise biological process of maintaining a tightly regulated, extremely low concentration of free calcium ions (Ca²⁺) within the cytoplasm of a cell, which is absolutely essential for normal cellular function and highly specific signaling. This crucial stabilization actively prevents the toxic, pathological accumulation of calcium, which can otherwise trigger apoptosis, cellular damage, and excitotoxicity, a critical factor in protecting vulnerable cells like photoreceptors. Disruption of this calcium homeostasis is a key, initiating pathway in numerous cellular pathologies.