NFAT4 Antibody – Rabbit

The product of this gene is a member of the nuclear factors of activated T cells DNA-binding transcription complex. This complex consists of at least two components: a preexisting cytosolic component that translocates to the nucleus upon T cell receptor (TCR) stimulation and an inducible nuclear component. Other members of this family participate to form this complex also. The product of this gene plays a role in the regulation of gene expression in T cells and immature thymocytes. Several transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been identified for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2010]

NFAT4: a transcription factor that plays a role in the inducible expression of cytokine genes in T cells. Plays a role in the regulation of gene expression in T cells and immature thymocytes. Six spliced isoforms have been identified. Isoform 1 is predominantly expressed in thymus, peripheral blood leukocytes and kidney. Isoform 2 is predominantly expressed in skeletal muscle and is also found in thymus, kidney, testis, spleen, prostate, ovary, small intestine, heart, placenta and pancreas. Isoform 3 is expressed in thymus and kidney. Isoform 4 is expressed in thymus and skeletal muscle.

Protein type: DNA-binding; Transcription factor

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 16q22.2

Cellular Component: nucleoplasm; cytoplasm; nucleolus; cytosol; nucleus

Molecular Function: protein binding; chromatin binding

Biological Process: transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; patterning of blood vessels; heart development; cellular respiration; muscle cell development; innate immune response; smooth muscle cell differentiation; positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; inflammatory response