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May 15, 2026Acta Physiologica0 citationsOpen Access

Ca 2+ ‐Activated Cl − Channels: Do Bestrophins and TMEM16A Interact?

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CAChristian AalkjærAarhus UniversityVDVibeke Secher DamAarhus UniversityHNHolger NilssonUniversity of Gothenburg

Key Points

  • This review aims to explore potential interactions between bestrophins and TMEM16A in chloride channels.
  • Reviewed existing research on bestrophins and TMEM16A interactions.
  • Analyzed their roles in chloride conductances related to inflammation and pain.
  • Identified evidence for direct interaction between TMEM16A and bestrophins.
  • Noted that both proteins are associated with inflammation and pain transmission.

Abstract

AIM: -activated Cl- conductances. METHODS: In this review, we discuss the possibility that members of the two families, bestrophins and TMEM16A, may interact. RESULTS: independently of membrane potential, and both proteins are importantly associated with inflammation and pain transmission. However, it seems that little testing of a direct interaction of TMEM16A and bestrophins has been published. CONCLUSION: We conclude that there is evidence for direct interaction between TMEM16A and bestrophins in the cardiovascular system, and it will be important to determine whether similar interactions extend to other tissues.

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Aalkjær et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a06b8f8e7dec685947ab76dhttps://doi.org/10.1111/apha.70232
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