[Tex/LaTex] superscript in the reference–bibtex

bibtexsubscriptssuperscripts

I'm using bibtex to edit my references. My code is as follow:

@article{goldbeter1990,
    author = "A and B",
    title = "Model for signal-induced Ca2+ and IP3 oscillations",
    journal = "ABC",
    volume = "87",
    pages = "1-11",
    year = "1990",
}

In the "title" section, I would like to make the "2+" as superscript and "3" as subscript.

How could I get it?

Best Answer

Normal subscript $_{}$ and superscripts $^{}$ commands can be used in fields in bibtex.

The following MWE

\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{filecontents}
\begin{filecontents}{paper.bib}
@article{goldbeter1990,
    author = "A and B",
    title = "Model for signal-induced {Ca$^{2+}$} and {IP$_3$} oscillations",
    journal = "ABC",
    volume = "87",
    pages = "1-11",
    year = "1990",
}
\end{filecontents}

\begin{document} 
A non-linear model of the gap junctional mechanisms was developed to demonstrate 
long-range propagation of intercellular Ca$^{2+}$ waves in networks of astrocytes 
\cite{goldbeter1990}. 

\bibliographystyle{plain} 
\bibliography{paper} 
\end{document}

produces with the correct superscript and subscripts.

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