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A longer isoform of Stim1 is a negative SOCE regulator but increases cAMP-modulated NFAT signaling
Alternative splicing is a potent modifier of protein function. Stro mal interaction molecule 1 (Stim1) is the essential activator of
store-operated Ca2+ entry (SOCE) triggering activation of transcrip tion factors. Here, we characterize Stim1A, a splice variant with an
additional 31 amino acid domain inserted in frame within its
cytosolic domain. Prominent expression of exon A is found in astro cytes, heart, kidney, and testes. Full-length Stim1A functions as a
dominant-negative regulator of SOCE and ICRAC, facilitating
sequence-specific fast calcium-dependent inactivation and desta bilizing gating of Orai channels. Downregulation or absence of
native Stim1A results in increased SOCE. Despite reducing SOCE,
Stim1A leads to increased NFAT translocation. Differential proteo mics revealed an interference of Stim1A with the cAMP-SOCE
crosstalk by altered modulation of phosphodiesterase 8 (PDE8),
resulting in reduced cAMP degradation and increased PIP5K activ ity, facilitating NFAT activation. Our study uncovers a hitherto
unknown mechanism regulating NFAT activation and indicates
that cell-type-specific splicing of Stim1 is a potent means to regu late the NFAT signalosome and cAMP-SOCE crosstalk
Homogenous Pd-Catalyzed Asymmetric Hydrogenation of Unprotected Indoles: Scope and Mechanistic Studies
Investigating targets for neuropharmacological intervention by molecular dynamics simulations
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