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.
Also Known As:
Ca(2+)-Na(+) Antiporter; Calcium-Sodium Antiporter; Na(+)-Ca(2+) Antiporter; Sodium-Calcium Antiporter; Antiporter, Calcium-Sodium; Antiporter, Sodium-Calcium; Calcium Sodium Antiporter; Calcium Sodium Carrier; Calcium Sodium Exchanger; Carrier, Calcium-Sodium; Carrier, Sodium-Calcium; Exchanger, Calcium-Sodium; Exchanger, Sodium-Calcium; Sodium Calcium Antiporter; Sodium Calcium Carrier; Sodium Calcium Exchanger; Ca(2+)-Na(+) Exchanger; Calcium-Sodium Carrier; Calcium-Sodium Exchanger; Na(+)-Ca(2+) Exchanger; Sodium-Calcium Carrier