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.
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