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In many cells activation and inactivation of various functions as well as the modulation of these activities are related to changes of the level of intracellular calcium ions. Better then any other tissue these events could be analyzed in muscles. The liberation and the removal of calcium for the transition from rest to activity and from activity to rest are very fast processes. On the other hand, the maintenance of the resting calcium level is accomplished by a slow process, presumably a sodium-calcium exchange mechanism. While calcium pulse during excitation determines the momentary mechanical power output of the muscles the slow exchange of the resting calcium level may determine power output in the mean during longer periods of time.
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Hasselbach, W. (1977). Introductory Remarks. In: Riecker, G., et al. Myocardial Failure. International Boehringer Mannheim Symposia. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-46352-5_8
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