CHP2

This gene product is a small calcium-binding protein that regulates cell pH by controlling plasma membrane-type Na+/H+ exchange activity. This protein shares sequence similarity with calcineurin B and can bind to and stimulate the protein phosphatase activity of calcineurin A (CnA) and functions in the calcineurin/NFAT (nuclear factor of activated T cells) signaling pathway. Another member of the CHP subfamily, Calcineurin B homologous protein 1, is located on Chromosome 15 and is an inhibitor of calcineurin activity and has a genetic phenotype associated with Parkinson's Disease (OMIM:606988). This gene was initially identified as a tumor-associated antigen and was previously referred to as Hepatocellular carcinoma-associated antigen 520. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2013]

Full Name

Calcineurin Like EF-Hand Protein 2

Function

Functions as an integral cofactor in cell pH regulation by controlling plasma membrane-type Na+/H+ exchange activity. Binds to and activates SLC9A1/NHE1 in a serum-independent manner, thus increasing pH and protecting cells from serum deprivation-induced death. Also plays a role in the regulation of cell proliferation and tumor growth by increasing the phosphatase activity of PPP3CA in a calcium-dependent manner. Activator of the calcineurin/NFAT signaling pathway. Involved in the cytoplasmic translocation of the transcription factor NFATC3 to the nucleus.

Biological Process

Cellular response to calcium ion Source: UniProtKB
Positive regulation of calcineurin-NFAT signaling cascade Source: UniProtKB
Positive regulation of cell population proliferation Source: UniProtKB
Positive regulation of phosphatase activity Source: UniProtKB
Positive regulation of protein import into nucleus Source: UniProtKB
Positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II Source: UniProtKB
Protein transport Source: UniProtKB-KW

Cellular Location

Cell membrane; Nucleus; Cytoplasm. Predominantly localized in a juxtanuclear region. Colocalizes with SLC9A3 in the juxtanuclear region and at the plasma membrane (By similarity). Exported from the nucleus to the cytoplasm through a nuclear export signal (NES) pathway. May shuttle between nucleus and cytoplasm.