EFCAB4B Antibody

EFCAB4B Antibody: EFCAB4B, also known as Calcium release-activated calcium channel regulator 2A, is a novel Ca2+-binding EF-hand protein that is thought to play a key role in store-operated Ca2+ entry in T-cells by regulating CRAC channel activation. EFCAB4B acts as a cytoplasmic calcium-sensor that forms a complex with ORAI1 and STIM1 at the junctional regions between the plasma membrane and the endoplasmic reticulum upon low Ca2+ concentration. A closely related protein, EFCAB4A, is likely to play a similar role as EFCAB4B, but the detailed function of EFCAB4A is still under investigation.

EFCAB4B antibody can be stored at 4˚ C for three months and -20˚ C, stable for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.

Srikanth S, Jung HJ, Kim KD, et al. A novel EF-hand protein, CRACR2A, is a cytosolic Ca2+ sensor that stabilizes CRAC channels in T cells. Nat. Cell. Biol.2010; 12:436-46.

Srikanth S, Jung HJ, Ribalet B, et al. The intracellular loop of Orai1 plays a central role in fast inactivation of Ca2+ release-activated Ca2+ channels. J. Biol. Chem.2010; 285:5066-75.

Maruyama K, Mikawa T, and Ebashi S. Detection of calcium binding proteins by 45Ca autoradiography on nitrocellulose membrane after sodium dodecyl sulfate gel electrophoresis. J. Biochem.1984; 95:511-9.

EFCAB4B Antibody: CRACR2A, CRACR2A, EF-hand calcium-binding domain-containing protein 4B, Calcium release-activated calcium channel regulator 2A, CRAC channel regulator 2A