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  • Molecular Biology
  • Physiology
  • Biophysics

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  • Calcium-activated chloride channels (CaCCs) are vital for physiological functions.
  • Transmembrane proteins 16A and 16B (TMEM16A/B) are the primary molecular candidates for CaCCs.
  • Understanding CaCCs is crucial for investigating various diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the latest findings on TMEM16A/B associated CaCCs.
  • To discuss the dual dependence on calcium and voltage.
  • To explore structure-function relationships and activation mechanisms.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent studies on TMEM16A/B.
  • Analysis of research on CaCCs' calcium and voltage dependence.
  • Examination of structural and functional data.

Main Results:

  • TMEM16A/B exhibit dual calcium and voltage dependence.
  • Reorganization of the Ca(2+)-binding site and activation mechanisms are detailed.
  • Structure-function relationships and potential stereoscopic structures are discussed.

Conclusions:

  • TMEM16A/B are critical CaCCs with implications in cancer and chloride channelopathies.
  • Further understanding of TMEM16 proteins can advance oncology and pharmacology.
  • This review provides insights into CaCCs for therapeutic development.