The TMEM16 family of membrane proteins displays a remarkable functional dichotomy– while some family members function as Ca 2+-activated anion channels, the majority of …
The dual functions of TMEM16F as Ca2+-activated ion channel and lipid scramblase raise intriguing questions regarding their molecular basis. Intrigued by the ability of the FDA …
Formations of myofibers, osteoclasts, syncytiotrophoblasts, and fertilized zygotes share a common step, cell–cell fusion. Recent years have brought about considerable progress in …
As a Ca 2+-activated lipid scramblase and ion channel that mediates Ca 2+ influx, TMEM16F relies on both functions to facilitate extracellular vesicle generation, blood …
N Wu, V Cernysiov, D Davidson, H Song, J Tang, S Luo… - Cell reports, 2020 - cell.com
Plasma membrane damage and cell death during processes such as necroptosis and apoptosis result from cues originating intracellularly. However, death caused by pore …
Z Ye, N Galvanetto, L Puppulin, S Pifferi… - Nature …, 2024 - nature.com
Abstract Transmembrane protein 16 F (TMEM16F) is a Ca2+-activated homodimer which functions as an ion channel and a phospholipid scramblase. Despite the availability of …
K Kunzelmann, J Ousingsawat, R Benedetto, I Cabrita… - Cancers, 2019 - mdpi.com
Before anoctamins (TMEM16 proteins) were identified as a family of Ca2+-activated chloride channels and phospholipid scramblases, the founding member anoctamin 1 (ANO1 …
Abstract TMEM16F, a Ca 2+-activated phospholipid scramblase (CaPLSase), is critical for placental trophoblast syncytialization, HIV infection, and SARS-CoV2-mediated …
The mechanoelectrical transduction (MET) channel in auditory hair cells converts sound into electrical signals, enabling hearing. Transmembrane-like channel 1 and 2 (TMC1 and …