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Calcium is a
chemical element with the
symbol Ca and
atomic number 20. As an
alkaline earth metal,
calcium is a
reactive metal that
forms a dark oxide-nitride...
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Calcium carbonate is a
chemical compound with the
formula CaCO3. It is a
common substance found in
rocks as the
minerals calcite and
aragonite (most notably...
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Calcium channel blockers (CCB),
calcium channel antagonists or
calcium antagonists are a
group of
medications that
disrupt the
movement of
calcium (Ca2+...
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Calcium chloride is an
inorganic compound, a salt with the
chemical formula CaCl2. It is a
white coloured crystalline solid at room temperature, highly...
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Calcium-induced
calcium release (CICR)
describes a
biological process whereby calcium is able to
activate calcium release from
intracellular Ca2+ stores...
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Calcium ions (Ca2+)
contribute to the
physiology and
biochemistry of
organisms cell. They play an
important role in
signal transduction pathways, where...
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Calcium hydroxide (traditionally
called slaked lime) is an
inorganic compound with the
chemical formula Ca(OH)2. It is a
colorless crystal or
white powder...
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Calcium oxide (CaO),
commonly known as
quicklime or
burnt lime, is a
widely used
chemical compound. It is a white, caustic, alkaline,
crystalline solid...
- factors. Risk
factors include high
urine calcium levels; obesity;
certain foods; some medications;
calcium supplements; hyperparathyroidism; gout and...
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Calcium sulfate (or
calcium sulphate) is the
inorganic compound with the
formula CaSO4 and
related hydrates. In the form of γ-anhydrite (the anhydrous...