Increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated in tissue during inflammation play an important role in the development of ALI and its progression to ARDS.
ROS initiated Ca2+ signaling in tissue plays an important role in increasing endothelial permeability.
Redox sensitive TRPM2 channel and TRPC6 and other TRPCs such as TRPC1 which form CRAC by connecting with ORAI and ROS sensor STIM1, are key players in mediating ROS-induced Ca2+ signaling in regulating endothelial permeability upon oxidant stress.