Abcam, ab183023, Anti-NFAT2 (phospho S237) antibody [EPR2377(N)]

Size: 20µL / 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal NFAT2 phospho S237 antibody. Suitable for WB, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 7 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR2377(N),
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WB, Flow Cyt (Intra)See reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Product details:
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What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
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Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°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.
NFAT2 also known as NFATc1 is a transcription factor with a mass of approximately 100 kDa. It belongs to the Nuclear Factor of Activated T-cells (NFAT) family which plays significant roles in gene expression regulation. NFAT2 is expressed in T-cells B-cells and cardiac muscle tissues. It is activated through dephosphorylation by the enzyme calcineurin allowing it to translocate into the nucleus. NFAT2 binds to specific DNA motifs to regulate the transcription of target genes impacting various cellular processes.
Biological function summary
NFAT2 plays a significant role in the regulation of immune responses and cardiac hypertrophy. It functions as part of a complex with AP-1 (Activator Protein-1) during T-cell activation integrating signals necessary for cytokine production and immune cell differentiation. In cardiac cells NFAT2 influences the expression of genes involved in hypertrophic growth. NFAT2 contributes to the development and function of the immune system by modulating critical immune pathways and cellular proliferation.
Pathways
NFAT2 serves a vital function in the calcineurin-NFAT signaling pathway. This pathway is important for T-cell activation and is triggered by increased intracellular calcium levels leading to dephosphorylation of NFAT2. The dephosphorylated NFAT2 cooperates with proteins such as AP-1 to induce expression of cytokines like interleukin-2. NFAT2 is also linked with the MAPK signaling pathway which affects cellular proliferation and differentiation. Together these pathways highlight the integral role of NFAT2 in immune system function and cardiac development.
NFAT2 has strong connections to autoimmune diseases and cardiac hypertrophy. Aberrations in NFAT2 activity and regulation are associated with autoimmune conditions due to its central role in immune response modulation. In cardiac hypertrophy heightened NFAT2 activity may lead to pathological enlargement of heart tissue. The protein has interactions with calcineurin which also influences these conditions. Understanding these relationships helps in exploring therapeutic targets for managing immune-related diseases and cardiac dysfunctions.