The uptake of calcium into and extrusion of calcium from the mitochondrial matrix is a
fundamental biological process that has critical effects on cellular metabolism, signaling …

In heart failure, alterations of Na+ and Ca2+ handling, energetic deficit, and oxidative stress
in cardiac myocytes are important pathophysiological hallmarks. Mitochondria are central to …

In the last 5 years, most of the molecules that control mitochondrial Ca2+ homeostasis have
been finally identified. Mitochondrial Ca2+ uptake is mediated by the Mitochondrial Calcium …

Mitochondria are among the most important cell organelles involved in the regulation of
intracellular calcium homeostasis. During the last decade, a number of molecular structures …

Computational 'microscopy'refers to the use of computational resources to simulate the
dynamics of a molecular system. Tuned to cell membranes, this computational …

Membrane ion channels are the fundamental electrical components in the nervous system.
Recent developments in X-ray crystallography and cryo-EM microscopy have revealed what …

Multidrug efflux pumps present a challenge to the treatment of bacterial infections, making it
vitally important to understand their mechanism of action. Here, we investigate the nature of …

The expansion of computational power, better parameterization of force fields, and the
development of novel algorithms to enhance the sampling of the free energy landscapes of …

Simulations of membrane proteins have been rising in popularity in the past decade.
Advancements in technology and force fields made it possible to simulate behavior of …

Ca 2+ homeostasis is essential for cell function and survival. As such, the cytosolic Ca 2+
concentration is tightly controlled by a wide number of specialized Ca 2+ handling proteins …