CD2 Antibody – Mouse Monoclonal

The protein encoded by this gene is a surface antigen found on all peripheral blood T-cells. The encoded protein interacts with LFA3 (CD58) on antigen presenting cells to optimize immune recognition. A locus control region (LCR) has been found in the 3' flanking sequence of this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jun 2016]

CD2: CD2 interacts with lymphocyte function-associated antigen (LFA-3) and CD48/BCM1 to mediate adhesion between T-cells and other cell types. CD2 is implicated in the triggering of T- cells, the cytoplasmic domain is implicated in the signaling function.

Protein type: Cell surface; Apoptosis; Membrane protein, integral

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 1p13.1

Cellular Component: internal side of plasma membrane; cell surface; anchored to plasma membrane; integral to plasma membrane; plasma membrane; extracellular region; intercellular junction; external side of plasma membrane

Molecular Function: protein binding; protein homodimerization activity; receptor activity; receptor binding

Biological Process: heterotypic cell-cell adhesion; cell-cell adhesion; cell surface receptor linked signal transduction; T cell activation; apoptosis; natural killer cell activation; regulation of T cell differentiation; blood coagulation; lipid raft polarization; positive regulation of tumor necrosis factor production; leukocyte migration; positive regulation of myeloid dendritic cell activation