Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
hormonal regulation, brain calcium-binding proteins, rat estrous cycle
College
Life Sciences
Department
Physiology and Developmental Biology
Abstract
Calcium plays a major role in the body; it’s involved in bone growth, muscle contraction, and especially in the central nervous system (CNS) development and function. However, an overabundance of calcium leads to cell degeneration and eventually cell death, disrupting the formation of synapses. The body regulates excess calcium in the brain through calcium-binding proteins.
Recommended Citation
Thompson, Joseph M. and Lephart, Dr. Edwin D.
(2013)
"Hormonal Regulation of Brain Calcium-Binding Proteins During the Rat Estrous Cycle,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 1481.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1481