Primary Identifier | IPR033014 | Type | Family |
Short Name | CABP4 |
description | Calcium-binding protein 4 (CABP4) can be found in retina and in the inner hair cells (IHC) of the cochlea [, ]. In retina CABP4 is essential for the development and maintenance of the mouse photoreceptor synapse []. It controls the continuous release of the glutamate neurotransmitter in dark state photoreceptor cells []by regulating L-type calcium channels (Cav1.4) [, , ]. In IHC it acts as an integral subunit and modulator of Cav channels []. |