In Chapter 3, the K d of calmodulin's EF hands for binding Ca 2+ is given as
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In Chapter 3, the Kd of calmodulin's EF hands for binding Ca2+ is given as - 10 6 M. Many proteins have much higher affinities for their respective ligands. Why is the specific affinity of calmodulin important for Ca2+ signaling processes such as that initiated by production of IP3?
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Molecular Cell Biology
ISBN: 978-1429234139
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Authors: Harvey Lodish, Arnold Berk, Chris A. Kaiser, Monty Krieger, Anthony Bretscher, Hidde Ploegh, Angelika Amon, Matthew P. Scott
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