CD31/PECAM1 Human Recombinant Protein

The protein encoded by this gene is found on the surface of platelets, monocytes, neutrophils, and some types of T-cells, and makes up a large portion of endothelial cell intercellular junctions. The encoded protein is a member of the immunoglobulin superfamily and is likely involved in leukocyte migration, angiogenesis, and integrin activation. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010]

PECAM-1: a cell adhesion molecule expressed on platelets and at endothelial cell intercellular junctions. Plays a role in modulation of integrin-mediated cell adhesion, transendothelial migration, angiogenesis, apoptosis, cell migration, negative regulation of immune cell signaling, autoimmunity, macrophage phagocytosis, IgE-mediated anaphylaxis and thrombosis. Undergoes alternative splicing, generating multiple isoforms in vascular beds of various tissues.

Protein type: Cell adhesion; Membrane protein, integral

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 17q23.3

Cellular Component: extracellular space; platelet alpha granule membrane; integral to membrane; plasma membrane; cell junction

Molecular Function: protein binding

Biological Process: platelet activation; extracellular matrix organization and biogenesis; platelet degranulation; diapedesis; cell recognition; blood coagulation; signal transduction; cell adhesion; leukocyte migration; phagocytosis