SignalLab
Interactive experiments in cell and neural signalling
Astrocyte Ca²⁺ Simulator
Simulation
▶ Start
Clear Ca²⁺
Glutamate Mode
ATP Mode
Trigger Spontaneous
Reset View
Speed:
10
Zoom Level:
4.0x
Morphology
Cell Size:
70
Primary Branch Length:
20
Branch Levels:
4
Branch Angle:
30°
Process Width:
3
Endfeet Size:
5
Enable Hemichannel Junctions
Regenerate Structure
Calcium Dynamics
Diffusion Rate:
0.8
Decay Rate:
0.05
ER Ca²⁺ Release:
1.0
mGluR Sensitivity:
1.2
ATP Sensitivity:
1.5
Spontaneous Release Rate:
0.002
IP₃ Threshold:
0.3
CICR Sensitivity:
1.2
CICR Threshold:
0.4
Hemichannel Strength:
0.8
iPad Controls:
•
Tap:
Release ligands on astrocyte
•
Drag:
Pan around the view
•
Pinch:
Zoom in/out (2 fingers)
•
Sliders:
Adjust parameters
•
Portrait mode:
Controls at top
• Works offline once loaded
• Add to Home Screen for full-screen experience
FPS:
0
Mode:
Glutamate
Ca²⁺ Nodes:
0
Astrocyte Structure
[Ca²⁺] Low → High
Hemichannel Junctions