What are the Clinical Implications of Sodium Calcium Exchanger Dysfunction?
Dysfunction or mutations in NCX can lead to a range of clinical conditions. In the heart, it can contribute to arrhythmias and heart failure. In neurons, impaired NCX function is associated with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Understanding the role of NCX in these conditions can help in developing targeted therapies.
