Abstract
Calcium ion (Ca2+) acts as a cell signaling mediator in eukaryotic cells, controlling many functions such as proliferation, gene expression, apoptosis, and exocytosis. Calcium-calmodulin-dependent Kinase II (CaMKII), is a multifunctional protein that is intrinsically inhibited in low calcium environments thanks to its auto-inhibitory properties. After a peak in intracellular calcium level…