Sodium-Calcium Exchanger

**Definition:** An electrogenic ion exchange protein that maintains a steady level of calcium by removing an amount of calcium equal to that which enters the cells. It is widely distributed in most excitable membranes, including the brain and heart.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.157.530.450.162.442 - D12.776.543.585.450.162.442

**Synonyms:** - Sodium-Calcium Antiporter - Calcium-Sodium Carrier - Sodium-Calcium Carrier - Ca(2+)-Na(+) Antiporter - Na(+)-Ca(2+) Antiporter - Calcium-Sodium Exchanger - Ca(2+)-Na(+) Exchanger - Calcium-Sodium Antiporter - Na(+)-Ca(2+) Exchanger