CD147 / EMMPRIN / Neurothelin (BSG) Antibody – Mouse Monoclonal

The protein encoded by this gene is a plasma membrane protein that is important in spermatogenesis, embryo implantation, neural network formation, and tumor progression. The encoded protein is also a member of the immunoglobulin superfamily. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

BSG: Plays pivotal roles in spermatogenesis, embryo implantation, neural network formation and tumor progression. Stimulates adjacent fibroblasts to produce matrix metalloproteinases (MMPS). May target monocarboxylate transporters SLC16A1, SLC16A3 and SLC16A8 to plasma membranes of retinal pigment epithelium and neural retina. Seems to be a receptor for oligomannosidic glycans. In vitro, promotes outgrowth of astrocytic processes. Enriched on the surface of tumor cells. Up-regulated in gliomas. Its expression levels correlate with malignant potential of the tumor. Forms homooligomers in a cis-dependent manner on the plasma membrane. Forms a complex with MMP1 at the tumor cell surface. Interacts with SLC16A1 and SLC1A3; probably a BSG dimer is associated with a monocarboxylate transporter dimer. Interacts with ATP1B2, MAG and L1CAM. Interacts with AJAP1. 2 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.

Protein type: Membrane protein, integral; Immunoglobulin superfamily

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 19p13.3

Cellular Component: focal adhesion; Golgi membrane; integral to plasma membrane; membrane; mitochondrion; plasma membrane

Molecular Function: monocarboxylic acid transmembrane transporter activity; protein binding

Biological Process: cell surface receptor linked signal transduction; extracellular matrix disassembly; extracellular matrix organization and biogenesis; leukocyte migration; pyruvate metabolic process

Disease: Blood Group--ok