Abstract
The molecular identity of the signal coupling intracellular Ca2+ store depletion to the activation of Ca2+ entry has long resisted exposure. Two recent studies independently implicate the STIM protein family as essential components in this coupling. These data provide new impetus to resolve how store Ca2+ content is sensed and communicated to store-operated Ca2+ channels at the cell surface.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | R493-R495 |
Journal | Current Biology |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 13 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 12 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |