Measuring the fluorescence of dyes specific for calcium and other cations allows the elucidation of cellular mechanisms such as neurotransmission, muscle contraction and cardiovascular regulation.
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Hall, J., Korkidis, K. & Maskevich, D. Fluorometric calcium measurement. Nature 331, 729 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1038/331729a0
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