Researchers identified a novel ion channel from Klebsormidium nitens alga that responds to indigo blue light, increasing channel open time and potential applications in optogenetics, Alzheimer's disease treatment, and visual restoration
SourceNagoya Institute of Technology·JournalCommunications Biology·DateApr 27, 2021
Researchers at Texas A&M University have gained insights into STIM1's molecular determinants for calcium flux activation. The study reveals that the transmembrane, first coiled-coil, and cytosolic domains of STIM1 are crucial for controlling calcium entry into mammalian cells.
SourceBentham Science Publishers·JournalCurrent Molecular Medicine·DateMay 31, 2017