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A mutation in Orai1 causes immune deficiency by abrogating CRAC channel function.
Nature - 11 May 2006
Feske Stefan, Gwack Yousang, Prakriya Murali, Srikanth Sonal, Puppel Sven-Holger, Tanasa Bogdan, Hogan Patrick G, Lewis Richard S, Daly Mark, Rao Anjana
Abstract excerpt
Antigen stimulation of immune cells triggers Ca2+ entry through Ca2+ release-activated Ca2+ (CRAC) channels, promoting the immune response to pathogens by activating the transcription factor NFAT. We have previously shown that cells from patients with one form of hereditary severe combined immune deficiency (SCID) syndrome are defective in store-operated Ca2+ entry and CRAC channel function. Here we identify the...
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