The protein encoded by this gene forms a receptor-activated calcium channel in the cell membrane. The channel is activated by diacylglycerol and is thought to be under the control of a phosphatidylinositol second messenger system. Activation of this channel occurs independently of protein kinase C and is not triggered by low levels of intracellular calcium. Defects in this gene are a cause of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis 2 (FSGS2).1) Koichiro Kuwahara et al. (2006) J Clin Invest. 116 (12): 3114–3126. Mark Estacion et al. (2006) J Physiol. 2006, 572 (Pt 2): 359–377. Maria A et al. (2006) Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 103 (44): 16586–16591.
Immunogen
TRPC6 antibodypeptide Corresponding to the amino terminal sequence derived from mouse TRPC6.