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All listed services and products are For Research Use Only. Do Not use in any diagnostic or therapeutic applications.

Background

ORAI calcium release-activated calcium modulator 1 (ORAI1) is a plasma membrane tetraspan ion channel subunit encoded by the ORAI1 gene, acting as the core pore-forming component of calcium release-activated calcium (CRAC) channels mediating store-operated calcium entry (SOCE). ORAI1 is broadly expressed across immune and epithelial cell populations, carrying evolutionarily conserved transmembrane pore helices and cytoplasmic STIM-binding interaction motifs across species, serving as an essential modulator for ER calcium store depletion-triggered calcium influx. Beyond adaptive immune cell regulation, ORAI1 also participates in the functional maintenance of innate immune subsets and epithelial barrier homeostasis, regulating cytokine secretion and cellular survival signals under persistent inflammatory stimulation. Its channel-mediated calcium flux can modulate epithelial regenerative capacity and mucosal defense response, forming a shared signaling hub connecting intracellular calcium storage balance with tissue immune surveillance. ORAI1-mediated cation permeation exerts decisive effects on sustaining sustained intracellular calcium signals required for lymphocyte activation and transcriptional programming under physiological immune conditions. Furthermore, ORAI1 coordinates downstream calcium-dependent cytokine secretion and immune cell proliferative cascades. Distinct from minor ORAI paralogs with limited tissue distribution, ORAI1 constitutes the dominant CRAC pore subunit with non-redundant immune regulatory function.

ORAI1 functions through hexameric channel assembly and physical coupling with ER-resident STIM proteins following endoplasmic reticulum calcium store depletion. The activated channel mediates sustained extracellular Ca²⁺ influx, supporting calcium-dependent signaling and intracellular calcium homeostasis. ORAI1 is involved in T-cell activation, cytokine production, and immune regulation. Loss-of-function variants can abolish CRAC currents and cause severe immunodeficiency, making ORAI1 an important research target in calcium signaling and immune disorder studies.

Fig. 1 Wild-type Orai1 channel structure and structural/functional alterations induced by V181 gain-of-function mutations. (OA Literature)Fig. 1 Cryo-EM hexameric structures of wild-type Orai1 and gain-of-function V181K mutant; molecular dynamics simulations quantify pore hydration, ionic permeability and conformational shifts driven by V181X substitutions via key TM2/TM3/TM4 interfacial residues.1

ORAI1 Protein Function: Core Roles in CRAC Channel Formation and Store-Operated Calcium Entry

The biological functions of ORAI1 are focused on tetrameric pore assembly and STIM-dependent calcium permeation for immune calcium signaling:

  • CRAC Pore Formation: Assembles homotetrameric channel complexes at cell plasma membranes.
  • STIM Protein Coupling: Interacts with ER STIM sensors to gate channel opening upon calcium store depletion.
  • Sustained Calcium Influx: Mediates selective extracellular cation entry to maintain prolonged intracellular calcium signals.
  • Immune Cell Transcriptional Control: Supports calcium-dependent cytokine gene expression and lymphocyte proliferation.
  • Disease Relevance: Functional ORAI1 deficiency eliminates CRAC currents and induces severe combined immunodeficiency.

ORAI1 Protein Product

Creative Biolabs offers high-quality ORAI1 proteins via optimized expression systems. These products retain native tetramerization capacity and calcium permeation activity, suitable for CRAC channel electrophysiology and immune signaling compound screening. Each protein batch undergoes strict purity screening to remove incomplete fragmented protein, maintaining stable folding state during repeated experimental operations. All ORAI1 proteins undergo rigorous quality control to guarantee consistent functional performance and reliable application across diverse research platforms.

ORAI1 Protein Product

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ORAI1 Stable Cell Line Product

Creative Biolabs provides custom engineered ORAI1 stable cell lines, including overexpression and gene silencing models. These cell lines are optimized for CRAC channel electrophysiology and immune cell signaling research. Each clone is screened repeatedly to eliminate unstable subpopulations, ensuring uniform target expression level during continuous cell passaging. Each cell line undergoes strict validation procedures to ensure steady target expression levels and uniform functional performance across multiple experimental scenarios.

ORAI1 Stable Cell Line Product

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ORAI1 Recombinant Antibody Product

High-specificity recombinant antibodies targeting ORAI1 are developed with advanced antibody engineering workflows, without cross-reactivity against other ORAI paralogs. These antibodies receive multi-scenario functional validation, applicable to immune cell membrane localization and channel expression profiling. The preparation buffer avoids harsh preservatives, compatible with common immunofluorescence and immunoprecipitation experimental systems.

ORAI1 Recombinant Antibody Product

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Product Features

  • Native Calcium Channel Activity: Preserves STIM coupling and selective cation permeation function for CRAC electrophysiology research.
  • ORAI Isoform Specificity: Validated exclusive ORAI1 epitope recognition without cross-reactive binding to ORAI2/3.
  • Immunology Compatibility: Optimized for lymphocyte calcium signaling and immunodeficiency therapeutic compound screening.
  • Comprehensive Customization Support: Facilitates end-to-end development of customized proteins, antibodies and stable cell lines for store-operated calcium research.

Custom ORAI1 Research Services

Beyond catalog products, Creative Biolabs offers specialized custom services for ORAI1 research:

  • Custom ORAI1 Protein Production: Tailored expression of ORAI1 variants and STIM-interacting domain constructs for channel assembly assays.
  • Custom Antibody Development: Generation of ORAI1-specific antibodies for immune cell membrane localization analysis.
  • Stable Cell Line Engineering: Custom ORAI1-modified cell models for CRAC channel and immunodeficiency research.
  • Functional Assay Development: Design of store-operated calcium influx and CRAC current detection assays.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  1. What is the primary function of ORAI1?

    ORAI1 forms the pore of CRAC channels, coupling with ER STIM proteins to mediate store-operated calcium entry and sustain immune cell calcium signaling.

  2. Why is ORAI1 a significant research target?

    ORAI1 is essential for adaptive immune activation; loss-of-function variants induce severe primary immunodeficiency, establishing it as a vital research target.

  3. Are Creative Biolabs' ORAI1 products suitable for clinical use?

    No, all ORAI1 products and services are strictly for research use only, not intended for clinical diagnosis or treatment.

  4. What types of ORAI1 products does Creative Biolabs offer?

    Offerings include ORAI1 proteins, high-specificity recombinant antibodies and custom stable cell lines for calcium channel and immunology research.

  5. How are ORAI1 proteins validated for activity?

    Validation depends on the product format and may include protein purity, structural integrity, and interaction testing, while cell-based models can be used to assess STIM-dependent SOCE or CRAC current activity.

Reference
  1. Hopl, Valentina, et al. "Water in peripheral TM-interfaces of Orai1-channels triggers pore opening." Communications Biology 7.1 (2024): 1522. Under Open Access license CC BY 4.0, without modification. https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-024-07174-6
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