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| Alternative Names | Short transient receptor potential channel 4; TrpC4; Trp-related protein 4; hTrp-4; hTrp4; TRPC4 |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of human TRPC4, identical to the related mouse and rat sequences. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of TRPC4 (Tripartite motif-containing protein 6) in biological samples using common immunoassay formats. It is typically selected based on target identity, species reactivity, clonality/clone information, and detection modality.
Vendor notes: Boster Bio Anti-TRPC4 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A02037-1. Tested in WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.
Key elements and design rationale
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of human TRPC4, identical to the related mouse and rat sequences.
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 150 kDa; calculated MW: 37492 MW
- Reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Applications: WB
As a polyclonal antibody, the reagent recognizes multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may increase sensitivity to sample-dependent epitope changes.
Biological background
Tripartite motif-containing protein 6; transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily C, member 4. The short transient receptor potential channel 4 (TRPC4), also known as Trp-related protein 4, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TRPC4 gene. TRPC4 is a member of the transient receptor potential cation channels. It is mapped to 13q13.3. This protein forms a non-selective calcium-permeable cation channel that is activated by Gq-coupled receptors andtyrosine kinases, and plays a role in multiple processes including endothelial permeability, vasodilation, neurotransmitter release and cell proliferation. TRPC4 also has an essential role in endothelial-dependent regulation of vascular tone, endothelial permeability, and neurotransmitter release from thalamic interneurons. Functional note: Form a receptor-activated non-selective calcium permeant cation channel. Acts as a cell-cell contact-dependent endothelial calcium entry channel. Probably operated by a phosphatidylinositol second messenger system activated by receptor tyrosine kinases or G-protein coupled receptors. Mediates cation entry, with an enhanced permeability to barium over calcium. May also be activated by intracellular calcium store depletion. Reported localization: Membrane; Enhanced insertion into the cell membrane after activation of the EGF receptor. Expression/tissue context: Strongly expressed in placenta. Expressed at lower levels in heart, pancreas, kidney and brain. Expressed in endothelial cells. Isoform alpha was found to be the predominant isoform. Isoform beta was not found in pancreas and brain.
Research relevance and current trends
- Calcium Channels: Researchers commonly examine how TRPC4 (Tripartite motif-containing protein 6) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Calcium Signaling: Researchers commonly examine how TRPC4 (Tripartite motif-containing protein 6) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- G Protein Signaling: Researchers commonly examine how TRPC4 (Tripartite motif-containing protein 6) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative TRPC4 (Tripartite motif-containing protein 6) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
- Isoforms and PTMs: Apparent size and signal patterns can differ across splice isoforms, proteolytic processing, and post-translational modifications.
- Controls: Include an isotype control (as relevant), no-primary control for imaging, and orthogonal validation such as KD/KO samples when available.
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