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Store-operated Ca2+ entry (SOCE) relies on ORAI1 and STIM1 proteins. Mutations in these genes cause CRAC channelopathies, leading to immunodeficiency and developmental issues.

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    • ORAI1 forms the pore of the CRAC channel, while STIM1 senses ER Ca2+ levels and activates ORAI1.
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    • Mutations in ORAI1 and STIM1 lead to CRAC channelopathies with distinct clinical manifestations.

    Conclusions:

    • ORAI1 and STIM1 are indispensable for SOCE and CRAC channel function.
    • Understanding ORAI/STIM biology is crucial for diagnosing and potentially treating CRAC channelopathies.
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