title: [Structure and function of Ca2+ channels].
abstract: Ca(2+) influx across plasma membrane is critical to evoke increase in intracellular Ca(2+) concentration ([Ca(2+)](i)) that controls various physiological and pathological responses. Recently, diverse Ca(2+) channels responsible for Ca(2+) influx have been identified. In this review, we attempt to overview molecular entities of Ca(2+) channels, and their structure, function, and biological roles.
authors.affiliation: Center for Integrative Bioscience, Okazaki National Research Institutes.
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Mori
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Imoto
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Inoue