Phospholamban, PLN (PLN) ELISA Kit for Human

The protein encoded by this gene is found as a pentamer and is a major substrate for the cAMP-dependent protein kinase in cardiac muscle. The encoded protein is an inhibitor of cardiac muscle sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca(2+)-ATPase in the unphosphorylated state, but inhibition is relieved upon phosphorylation of the protein. The subsequent activation of the Ca(2+) pump leads to enhanced muscle relaxation rates, thereby contributing to the inotropic response elicited in heart by beta-agonists. The encoded protein is a key regulator of cardiac diastolic function. Mutations in this gene are a cause of inherited human dilated cardiomyopathy with refractory congestive heart failure. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Function: Phospholamban has been postulated to regulate the activity of the calcium pump of cardiac sarcoplasmic reticulum.

Subunit structure: Homopentamer. Interacts with HAX1. Ref.8

Subcellular location: Mitochondrion membrane; Single-pass membrane protein. Sarcoplasmic reticulum

By similarity.

Tissue specificity: Heart.

Post-translational modification: Phosphorylated at Thr-17 by CaMK2, and in response to beta-adrenergic stimulation. Phosphorylation by DMPK may stimulate sarcoplasmic reticulum calcium uptake in cardiomyocytes. Ref.6 Ref.7

Involvement in disease: Cardiomyopathy, dilated 1P (CMD1P) [MIM:609909]: A disorder characterized by ventricular dilation and impaired systolic function, resulting in congestive heart failure and arrhythmia. Patients are at risk of premature death.Note: The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry. Ref.12 Ref.13Cardiomyopathy, familial hypertrophic 18 (CMH18) [MIM:613874]: A hereditary heart disorder characterized by ventricular hypertrophy, which is usually asymmetric and often involves the interventricular septum. The symptoms include dyspnea, syncope, collapse, palpitations, and chest pain. They can be readily provoked by exercise. The disorder has inter- and intrafamilial variability ranging from benign to malignant forms with high risk of cardiac failure and sudden cardiac death.Note: The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry. Ref.5

Sequence similarities: Belongs to the phospholamban family.