The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate receptor family, whose members are second messenger intracellular calcium release channels. These proteins mediate a rise in cytoplasmic calcium in response to receptor activated production of inositol triphosphate. Inositol triphosphate receptor-mediated signaling is involved in many processes including cell migration, cell division, smooth muscle contraction, and neuronal signaling. This protein is a type 2 receptor that consists of a cytoplasmic amino-terminus that binds inositol triphosphate, six membrane-spanning helices that contribute to the ion pore, and a short cytoplasmic carboxy-terminus. A mutation in this gene has been associated with anhidrosis, suggesting that intracellular calcium release mediated by this protein is required for eccrine sweat production.
Background References
1. Shi JL et al. High expression of inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptor, type 2 (ITPR2) as a novel biomarker for worse prognosis in cytogenetically normal acute myeloid leukemia. Oncotarget 6(7):5299-5309(2015).
2. Zhang F et al. Genome-wide association study identifies ITPR2 as a susceptibility gene for Kashin-Beck disease in Han Chinese. Arthritis Rheumatol 67(1):176-181(2015).
Sequence Similarity
Belongs to the InsP3 receptor family.
Tissue Specificity
Isoform Short is found in skeletal muscle and heart.
Post-translational Modification
Phosphorylation by cAMP-dependent PKA on Ser-937 increases calcium release.
Dot blot analysis of anti-ITPR2 on PVDF. 0-4ug antigens were given in this test. Anti-ITPR2 antibody was diluted with 1/500.
ICC staining ITPR2 in HepG2 cells (green). The nuclear counter stain is DAPI (blue). Cells were fixed in paraformaldehyde, permeabilised with 0.25% Triton X100/PBS.
ICC staining ITPR2 in HT-29 cells (green). The nuclear counter stain is DAPI (blue). Cells were fixed in paraformaldehyde, permeabilised with 0.25% Triton X100/PBS.
ICC staining ITPR2 in SiHa cells (green). The nuclear counter stain is DAPI (blue). Cells were fixed in paraformaldehyde, permeabilised with 0.25% Triton X100/PBS.
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded rat kidney tissue using anti-ITPR2 antibody. Counter stained with hematoxylin.
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human colon tissue using anti-ITPR2 antibody. Counter stained with hematoxylin.
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human breast tissue using anti-ITPR2 antibody. Counter stained with hematoxylin.
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded mouse liver tissue using anti-ITPR2 antibody. Counter stained with hematoxylin.
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