Provides everything needed to assay calcineurin cellular activity, including recombinant calcineurin control
- Safe and non-radioactive assay
- Convenient 1-step detection
- Excellent sensitivity
A complete colorimetric assay kit for measuring cellular calcineurin (PP2B) phosphatase activity. It employs a convenient 96-well plate format with all reagents necessary for measuring calcineurin (PP2B) phosphatase activity in tissue/cellular extracts PLUS human recombinant calcineurin is included as a positive control. The RII phosphopeptide substrate, supplied with this kit is the most efficient and selective peptide known for calcineurin. The detection of free-phosphate released is based on the classic malachite green assay.
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CaN Positive Control. Purified calcineurin (BML-SE163-9090) positive control. The CaN was incubated 1 hr at 30°C under various buffer conditions. The results demonstrate that CaN activity is inhibited by the EGTA buffer, but not inhibited by 100nM or 500nM concentrations of okadaic acid

Cellular CaN Assay Using Mouse Brain Phosphatase activity from a freshly prepared mouse brain extract. Prior to gel filtration the extract was diluted 1:1 in lysis buffer containing protease inhibitors. After gel filtration and prior to the phosphatase assay, the extract was diluted 1/25 in lysis buffer. Well contents were as in manual. The reaction was incubated for 30 min at 30°C.



Product Details
Application |
Colorimetric detection |
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Compatibility |
This product is compatible with the Absorbance 96 Plate Reader. |
Contents |
Calcineurin enzyme, Calmodulin (human, recombinant), Substrate (RII phosphopeptide), 2x assay buffer, EGTA Buffer, Lysis Buffer, Protease inhibitor cocktail, Biomol Green™ Reagent, Phosphate standard, Okadaic acid, Desalting column and resin, ½-Volume microplate |
Handling & Storage
Use/Stability |
Store all components except the microtiter plate at 80°C for the highest stability. The calcineurin enzyme component SE163-9090 must be handled particularly carefully in order to retain maximal enzymatic activity. Thaw it quickly in a RT water bath or by rubbing between fingers, then immediately store on an ice bath. The remaining unused enzyme should be quickly refrozen by placing at -80°C. To minimize the number of freeze/thaw cycles, aliquot the calcineurin into separate tubes and store at -80°C. |
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Long Term Storage |
-80°C |
Shipping |
Dry Ice |
Regulatory Status |
RUO – Research Use Only |
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- Soluble β-Amyloid Oligomers Selectively Upregulate TRPC3 in Excitatory Neurons via Calcineurin-Coupled NFAT: Wang, Z., Ding, D., et al.; Cells 14, 843 (2025), Abstract
- TRPV4 Channels Promote Pathological, but Not Physiological, Cardiac Remodeling through the Activation of Calcineurin/NFAT and TRPC6: Yañez-Bisbe, L., Moya, M., et al.; Int. J. Mol. Sci. 25, (2024), Abstract
- TRPC3 suppression ameliorates synaptic dysfunctions and memory deficits in Alzheimer’s disease: Wang, J., Chen, L., et al.; bioRxiv , (2024)
- Evaluation of hepatic AMPK, mTORC1, and autophagy-lysosomal pathway in cows with mild or moderate fatty live: X. Du, et al.; J. Dairy Sci. 107, 3269 (2024), Abstract
- Melatonin-mediated calcineurin inactivation attenuates amyloid beta-induced apoptosis: Hong, J. M., Munna, A. N., et al.; IBRO Neurosci. Rep. 16, 336 (2024), Abstract
- A novel implant surface modification mode of Fe3O4-containing TiO2 nanorods with sinusoidal electromagnetic field for osteoblastogenesis and angiogenesis: R. Ren, et al.; Mater. Today Bio 19, 100590 (2023), Abstract
- Calcineurin suppresses rat H9c2 cardiomyocyteprotective autophagy under chronic intermittent hypoxia by downregulating the AMPK pathway: C. Ke, et al.; Exp. Cell Res. 433, 113850 (2023), Abstract
- Melatonin inhibits Japanese encephalitis virus replication and neurotoxicity via calcineurin-autophagy pathways: Moon, J. H., Hong, J. M., et al.; BMC Neurosci. 24, 59 (2023), Abstract
- PAAN/MIF nuclease inhibition prevents neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s disease: Park, H., Kam, T. I., et al.; Cell 185, 1943 (2022), Abstract
- The optimized core peptide derived from CABIN1 efficiently inhibits calcineurin-mediated T-cell activation: S. Lee, et al.; Exp. Mol. Med. 54, 613 (2022), Abstract
- Involvement of mechano-sensitive Piezo1 channel in the differentiation of brown adipocytes: M. Kenmochi, et al.; J. Physiol. Sci. 72, 13 (2022), Abstract
- JCI‑20679 suppresses the proliferation of glioblastoma stem cells by activating AMPK and decreasing NFATc2 expression levels: S. Ando, et al.; Mol. Med. Rep. 26, 238 (2022), Abstract
- Heme oxygenase-1 gene delivery for altering high mobility group box-1 protein in pancreatic islet: M.J. Kim, et al.; J. Control Release 343, 326 (2022), Abstract
- Neuromedin B promotes chondrocyte differentiation of mesenchymal stromal cells via calcineurin and calcium signaling: Maumus, M., Fonteneau, G., et al.; Cell Biosci. 11, 183 (2021), Abstract
- Calcium-dependent serine-threonine phosphatase, calcineurin inactivation mediated by baicalein attenuates prion protein-mediated neuronal cell damage: Hong, J., Moon, J., et al.; Research Square , (2021)
- Calcineurin, Calcium-Dependent Serine-Threonine Phosphatase Activation by Prion Peptide 106-126 Enhances Nuclear Factor-κB-Linked Proinflammatory Response through Autophagy Pathway: J.M. Hong, et al.; ACS Chem. Neurosci. 12, 3277 (2021), Abstract
- Decreased IFT88 expression with primary cilia shortening causes mitochondrial dysfunction in cisplatin-induced tubular injury: R. Fujii, et al.; Am. J. Physiol. Renal Physiol. 321, F278 (2021), Abstract
- Calcineurin Activation by Prion Protein Induces Neurotoxicity via Mitochondrial Reactive Oxygen Species: J.H. Moon, et al.; Oxid. Med. Cell. Longev. 2021, 5572129 (2021), Abstract
- A yeast-based screening system identified bakkenolide B contained in Petasites japonicus as an inhibitor of interleukin-2 production in a human T cell line: S. Uesugi, et al.; Biosci. Biotechnol. Biochem. 85, 2153 (2021), Abstract
- Calcineurin activity is increased in Charcot-Marie-Tooth 1B demyelinating neuropathy: M. Sidoli, et al.; J. Neurosci. 1523, 2384 (2021), Abstract
- Melatonin-mediated Calcineurin Inactivation Attenuates Prion Protein-induced Nf-Kb- Driven Pro-Inflammation Response: Hong, J., Moon, J., et al.; Research Square , (2021)
- Cyclosporine enhances the sensitivity to lenalidomide in MDS/AML in vitro: He, X., Dou, A., et al.; Exp. Hematol. 86, 21 (2020), Abstract
- Redox signals at the ER–mitochondria interface control melanoma progression: X. Zhang, et al.; EMBO J. 38, e100871 (2019), Abstract — Full Text
- Fas/FasL-mediated cell death in rat’s diabetic hearts involves activation of calcineurin/NFAT4 and is potentiated by a high-fat diet rich in corn oil: R.A. Eid, et al.; J. Nutr. Biochem. 68, 79 (2019), Abstract
- Acylated Ghrelin Protects the Hearts of Rats from Doxorubicin-Induced Fas/FasL Apoptosis by Stimulating SERCA2a Mediated by Activation of PKA and Akt: A.A. Shati, et al.; Cardiovasc. Toxicol. 19, 529 (2019), Abstract
- AKT inhibition-mediated dephosphorylation of TFE3 promotes overactive autophagy independent of MTORC1 in cadmium-exposed bone mesenchymal stem cells: Pi, H., Li, M., et al.; Autophagy 15, 565 (2019), Abstract
- Structural design, synthesis and substituent effect of hydrazone-N-acylhydrazones reveal potent immunomodulatory agents: Meira, C. S., dos Santos Filho, J. M., et al.; Bioorg. Med. Chem. 26, 1971 (2018), Abstract
- Isx9 Regulates Calbindin D28K Expression in Pancreatic β Cells and Promotes β Cell Survival and Function: J.B. Pujol, et al.; Int. J. Mol. Sci. 19, 2542 (2018), Abstract — Full Text
- RANK Deficiency Ameliorates Podocyte Injury by Suppressing Calcium/Calcineurin/ NFATc1 Signaling: S. Liang, et al.; Kidney Blood Press. Res. 43, 1149 (2018), Abstract
- AKAP150 involved in Paclitaxel-Induced Neuropathic Pain via Inhibiting CN/NFAT2 pathway and downregulating IL-4: B. Nie, et al.; Brain Behav. Immun. 68, 158 (2018), Abstract
- Selenoprotein K deficiency inhibits melanoma by reducing calcium flux required for tumor growth and metastasis: M.P. Marciel, et al.; Oncotarget 9, 13407 (2018), Abstract — Full Text
- Human immunodeficiency virus Tat impairs mitochondrial fission in neurons: S.J. Rozzi, et al.; Cell Death Discov. 4, 8 (2018), Abstract — Full Text
- Angiotensin II Type I Receptor Agonistic Autoantibody Induces Podocyte Injury via Activation of the TRPC6- Calcium/Calcineurin Pathway in Pre-Eclampsia: Y. Yu, et al.; Kidney Blood Press Res. 43, 1666 (2018), Abstract
- Subcellular Distribution of HDAC1 in Neurotoxic Conditions Is Dependent on Serine Phosphorylation: Y. Zhu, et al.; J. Neurosci. 37, 7547 (2017), Reactant(s): Mouse, Abstract — Full Text
- Pulsed electromagnetic field inhibits RANKL-dependent osteoclastic differentiation in RAW264.7 cells through the Ca2+-calcineurin-NFATc1 signaling pathway: J. Zhang, et al.; Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 482, 289 (2017), Abstract
- Cardiac-directed expression of a catalytically inactive adenylyl cyclase 6 protects the heart from sustained β-adrenergic stimulation: M.H. Gao, et al.; PLoS One 12, e0181282 (2017), Application(s): Activity assay using left ventricle chamber of mouse, Abstract — Full Text
- Cardiac Overexpression of S100A6 Attenuates Cardiomyocyte Apoptosis and Reduces Infarct Size After Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion: Mofid, A., Newman, N. S., et al.; J. Am. Heart Assoc. 6, (2017), Abstract
- IP3R-mediated Ca2+ signals govern hematopoietic and cardiac divergence of Flk1+ cells via the calcineurin-NFATc3-Etv2 pathway: Y.J. Wang, et al.; J. Mol. Cell. Biol. 9, 274 (2017), Abstract
- Increased PKC activity and altered GSK3β/NMDAR function drive behavior cycling in HINT1-deficient mice: bipolarity or opposing forces: J. Garzon-Nino, et al.; Sci. Rep. 7, 43468 (2017), Abstract — Full Text
- Mitochondrial Abnormality Facilitates Cyst Formation in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: Y. Ishimoto, et al.; Mol. Cell. Biol. 37, e00337-17 (2017), Abstract — Full Text
- TRAF6 Mediates Suppression of Osteoclastogenesis and Prevention of Ovariectomy-Induced Bone Loss by a Novel Prenylflavonoid: E.M. Tan, et al.; J. Bone Miner. Res. 32, 846 (2017), Abstract
- Obesity-associated cardiac pathogenesis in broiler breeder hens: Pathological adaption of cardiac hypertrophy: C.Y. Chen, et al.; Poult. Sci. 96, 2428 (2017), Abstract
- Reduced cortical excitatory synapse number in APOE4 mice is associated with increased calcineurin activity: A.L. Neustadtl, et al.; Neuroreport 28, 618 (2017), Abstract — Full Text
- CRTC1 nuclear localization in the hippocampus of the pilocarpine-induced status epilepticus model of temporal lobe epilepsy: D. Dubey & B.E. Porter; Neuroscience 320, 57 (2016), Application(s): Measure calcineurin levels in hippocampal lysates, Abstract
- KRAS mutation leads to decreased expression of regulator of calcineurin 2, resulting in tumor proliferation in colorectal cancer: H. Niitsu, et al.; Oncogenesis 5, e253 (2016), Application(s): Calcineurin activity assay, cell lysates, Abstract — Full Text
- New strategy of tacrolimus administration in animal model based on tacrolimus-loaded microspheres: J.J. Zamorano-Leon, et al.; Transplant Immunol. 36, 9 (2016), Abstract
- Differential effects of short-term β agonist and growth hormone treatments on expression of myosin heavy chain IIB and associated metabolic genes in sheep muscle: K.M. Hemmings, et al.; Animal 9, 285 (2015), Application(s): Use with skeletal muscle homogenates, Abstract — Full Text
- Myocyte enhancer factor (MEF)-2 plays essential roles in T-cell transformation associated with HTLV-1 infection by stabilizing complex between Tax and CREB: P. Jain, et al.; Retrovirology 12, 23 (2015), Application(s): Assay, Abstract — Full Text
- The Ca2+-activated cation channel TRPM4 is a negative regulator of angiotensin II-induced cardiac hypertrophy: M. Kecskés, et al.; Basic Res. Cardiol. 110, 43 (2015), Application(s): Assay using mouse heart supernatant, Abstract — Full Text
- Regulation of GAP43/calmodulin complex formation via calcineurin-dependent mechanism in differentiated PC12 cells with altered PMCA isoforms composition: T. Boczek, et al.; Mol. Cell. Biochem. 407, 251 (2015), Application(s): Assay using cell lysate, Abstract — Full Text
- TRPV6 channel modulates proliferation of insulin secreting INS-1E beta cell line: M. Skrzypski, et al.; Biochim. Biophys. Acta 1853, 3202 (2015), Application(s): Calcineurin activity in rat pancreatic cells, Abstract
- Calcineurin suppresses AMPK-dependent cytoprotective autophagy in cardiomyocytes under oxidative stress: H. He, et al.; Cell Death Dis. 5, e997 (2014), Application(s): Activity measured in rat cardiomyocyte cellular extracts, Abstract — Full Text
- Calcineurin upregulates local Ca2+ signaling through ryanodine receptor-1 in airway smooth muscle cells: C. Savoia et al.; Am. J. Physiol. Lung Cell. Mol. Physiol. 307, 781 (2014), Abstract — Full Text
- Intracellular two-phase Ca2+ release and apoptosis controlled by TRP-ML1 channel activity in coronary arterial myocytes: M. Xu, et al.; Am. J. Physiol. Cell Physiol. 304, C458 (2013), Abstract — Full Text
- Calcineurin activity is required for cardiac remodelling in pregnancy: E. Chung, et al.; Cardiovasc. Res. 100, 402 (2013), Abstract — Full Text
- IF1 limits the apoptotic-signalling cascade by preventing mitochondrial remodelling: D. Faccenda, et al.; Cell Death Differ. 20, 686 (2013), Application(s): Calcineurin phosphatase activity in HeLa cells and mouse embryonic fibroblasts, Abstract
- Calcium phosphatase calcineurin influences tau metabolism: C.M. Karch, et al.; Neurobiol. Aging 34, 374 (2013), Application(s): Calcineurin phosphatase activity in extracted brain and cell lysates, Abstract
- The R740S mutation in the V-ATPase a3 subunit increases lysosomal pH, impairs NFATc1 translocation, and decreases in vitro osteoclastogenesis: I. Voronov, et al.; J. Bone Miner. Res. 28, 108 (2013), Abstract
- Molecular mechanisms underlying effects of neural stem cells against traumatic axonal injury: E. Wang, et al.; J. Neurotrauma 29, 295 (2012), Application(s): Calcineurin phosphatase activity in neural stem cells, Abstract
- The antimicrobial peptide, LL-37, inhibits in vitro osteoclastogenesis: C. Supanchart, et al.; J. Dent. Res. 91, 1071 (2012), Application(s): Calcineurin phosphatase activity in human osteoclast progenitor cells, Abstract
- Leptin-induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy reveals both calcium-dependent and calcium-independent/RhoA-dependent calcineurin activation and NFAT nuclear translocation: V. Rajapurohitam, et al.; Cell Signal. 24, 2283 (2012), Application(s): Calcineurin phosphatase activity in rat cardiac myocytes, Abstract
- Sustained postexercise increases in AS160 Thr642 and Ser588 phosphorylation in skeletal muscle without sustained increases in kinase phosphorylation: G.G. Schweitzer, et al.; J. Appl. Physiol. (1985) 113, 1852 (2012), Abstract — Full Text
- Beneficial effects of adenylyl cyclase type 6 (AC6) expression persist using a catalytically inactive AC6 mutant: M.H. Gao, et al.; Mol. Pharmacol. 79, 381 (2011), Application(s): Calcineurin phosphatase activity in adult rat cardiac myocytes, Abstract
- Calcineurin/nuclear factor of activated T cells (NFAT) signaling in cobalt-chromium-molybdenum (CoCrMo) particles-induced tumor necrosis factor-α (TNFα) secretion in MLO-Y4 osteocytes: V. Orhue, et al.; J. Orthop. Res. 29, 1867 (2011), Application(s): Calcineurin phosphatase activity in osteocytes, Abstract
- Regulator of calcineurin 1 (Rcan1) is required for the development of pulmonary eosinophilia in allergic inflammation in mice: Y.J. Yang, et al.; Am. J. Pathol. 179, 1199 (2011), Application(s): Calcineurin phosphatase activity in murine bone marrow cells, Abstract
- Ginseng inhibits cardiomyocyte hypertrophy and heart failure via NHE-1 inhibition and attenuation of calcineurin activation: J. Guo, et al.; Circ. Heart Fail. 4, 79 (2011), Application(s): Calcineurin phosphatase activity in rat cardiac myocytes, Abstract
- A conserved calcineurin-binding motif in human T lymphotropic virus type 1 p12I functions to modulate nuclear factor of activated T cell activation: S.J. Kim, et al.; J. Biol. Chem. 278, 15550 (2003), Application(s): Jurkat T cells, Abstract — Full Text
- Targeted inhibition of calcineurin prevents agonist-induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy: T. Taigen, et al.; PNAS 97, 1196 (2000), Application(s): Rat cardiomyocytes, Abstract — Full Text
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