
Depletion of intracellular calcium stores activates store-operated calcium entry across the plasma membrane in many cells. STIM1, the putative calcium sensor in the endoplasmic reticulum, and the calcium release-activated calcium (CRAC) modulator CRACM1 (also known as Orai1) in the plasma membrane have recently been shown to be essential for controlling the store-operated CRAC current (I(CRAC)). However, individual overexpression of either protein fails to significantly amplify I(CRAC). Here, we show that STIM1 and CRACM1 interact functionally. Overexpression of both proteins greatly potentiates I(CRAC), suggesting that STIM1 and CRACM1 mutually limit store-operated currents and that CRACM1 may be the long-sought CRAC channel.
Intracellular Fluid, ORAI1 Protein, Cell Membrane, Down-Regulation, Gene Expression, Membrane Proteins, Inositol 1,4,5-Trisphosphate, Endoplasmic Reticulum, Membrane Potentials, Neoplasm Proteins, Up-Regulation, Jurkat Cells, Humans, Calcium, Calcium Channels, Calcium Signaling, Stromal Interaction Molecule 1, Chelating Agents
Intracellular Fluid, ORAI1 Protein, Cell Membrane, Down-Regulation, Gene Expression, Membrane Proteins, Inositol 1,4,5-Trisphosphate, Endoplasmic Reticulum, Membrane Potentials, Neoplasm Proteins, Up-Regulation, Jurkat Cells, Humans, Calcium, Calcium Channels, Calcium Signaling, Stromal Interaction Molecule 1, Chelating Agents
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