NFATC4 Antibody – Goat Polyclonal

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 of nuclear factors of activated T cells also participate in the formation of this complex. The product of this gene plays a role in the inducible expression of cytokine genes in T cells, especially in the induction of the IL-2 and IL-4. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been noted for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2008]

NFAT3: a transcription factor that plays a role in the inducible expression of cytokine genes in T cells, especially in the induction of the IL-2 and IL-4. Also control gene expression in embryonic cardiac cells. Could regulate not only the activation and proliferation but also the differentiation and programmed death of lymphoid and nonlymphoid cells. Highly expressed in placenta, lung, kidney, testis and ovary. Weakly expressed in spleen and thymus. Not expressed in peripheral blood lymphocytes. 23 alternatively spliced isoforms of the human protein hve been reported. Note: This description may include information from UniProtKB

Protein type: DNA-binding; Transcription factor

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 14q11.2

Cellular Component: transcription factor complex; intermediate filament cytoskeleton; cytoplasm; cytosol; nucleus

Molecular Function: peroxisome proliferator activated receptor binding; protein binding; transcription coactivator activity; transcription factor binding

Biological Process: patterning of blood vessels; transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; DNA damage response, signal transduction resulting in induction of apoptosis; heart development; cellular respiration; muscle cell development; regulation of synaptic plasticity; smooth muscle cell differentiation; positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; positive regulation of tumor necrosis factor production; inflammatory response