Abcam, ab114667, Recombinant Human NFAT4/NF-ATc3 protein

Size: 10µg
Recombinant Human NFAT4/NF-ATc3 protein is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1 to 1068 aa range, expressed in Wheat germ, suitable for SDS-PAGE, ELISA, WB.
Key facts
Expression system:Wheat germ,
Tags:GST tag N-Terminus,
Applications:ELISA, WB, SDS-PAGESee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:No,
Accession:Q12968,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Storage buffer:pH: 8Constituents: 0.79% Tris HCl, 0.3% Glutathione

Product details:
This product was previously labelled as NFAT4.

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Dry Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--80°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--80°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
The protein NFAT4 also known as NF-ATc3 or NFATc3 is a transcription factor with a molecular mass of approximately 140 kDa. It is part of the nuclear factor of activated T-cells (NFAT) family. This protein primarily localizes in the cytoplasm and nucleus and is especially abundant in immune cells like T-cells and various other cell types including neuronal tissues and cardiac cells.
Biological function summary
NFAT4/NF-ATc3 acts as a regulator of gene expression by binding to DNA in the nucleus. It forms part of the NFAT complex working with other members of this family to regulate genes involved in cell differentiation and development. In immune cells this protein plays a role in mediating responses to external signals influencing cytokine production and aiding the regulation of immune responses. Other tissues including neurons and cardiac cells also rely on NFAT4 for specific signaling functions related to cell growth and survival.
Pathways
NFAT4/NF-ATc3 is involved in key signaling mechanisms notably the calcium signaling pathway. This pathway works closely with other proteins such as calcineurin which dephosphorylates NFAT proteins leading to their activation and nuclear translocation. Additionally interactions within the Ras/MAPK pathway highlight NFAT4's role in cell proliferation and differentiation processes interconnecting with various signaling proteins that drive these pathways.
Abnormal NFAT4 activity links to immune-related conditions and cardiac hypertrophy. Its dysregulation associates with autoimmune diseases wherein it affects T-cell activation and inflammation. In cardiac disorders excessive activation of NFAT4 in conjunction with calcineurin contributes to maladaptive cardiac growth presenting a potential therapeutic target for hypertrophic heart conditions. The understanding of NFAT4's involvement in these diseases emphasizes its significance in developing targeted treatments.