FB2026_03 , released September 17, 2026
Gene Group: VOLTAGE-GATED CALCIUM CHANNEL PORE SUBUNITS
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General Information
Name
VOLTAGE-GATED CALCIUM CHANNEL PORE SUBUNITS
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
CACN
FlyBase ID
FBgg0000591
Date last reviewed
2022-11-24
Number of members
3
Description
Description
Voltage-gated Ca[2+] channels (CACN) allow the influx of extracellular Ca[2+] in response to plasma membrane depolarization. The α1 subunits are pore-forming proteins that encompass the voltage sensor and gating mechanism. (Adapted from FBrf0218524 and PMID:21746798).
Notes on Group
Source Material
The VOLTAGE-GATED CALCIUM CHANNEL PORE SUBUNITS Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Saras and Tanouye, 2016, Hu et al., 2015, Kanamori et al., 2013, Chorna and Hasan, 2012, and Ly et al., 2008 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
voltage-gated calcium channel activity
Biological Process
calcium ion transmembrane transport
Cellular Component
voltage-gated calcium channel complex
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
VOLTAGE-GATED CALCIUM CHANNEL SUBUNITS
Members (3)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
CACN
VOLTAGE-GATED CALCIUM CHANNEL SUBUNITS
VOLTAGE-GATED CALCIUM CHANNEL PORE SUBUNITS
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (6)