Recombinant Human CD226 antigen (CD226), Truncated

Uniprot Id

Q15762

Target Species

Human

Target Name

CD226

Target Full Name

CD226 antigen

Target Function

Involved in intercellular adhesion, lymphocyte signaling, cytotoxicity and lymphokine secretion mediated by cytotoxic T-lymphocyte (CTL) and NK cell. Cell surface receptor for NECTIN2. Upon ligand binding, stimulates T-cell proliferation and cytokine production, including that of IL2, IL5, IL10, IL13, and IFNG. Competes with PVRIG for NECTIN2-binding.

Target Subcellular Location

Cell membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein.

Target Tissue Specificity

Expressed by peripheral blood T-lymphocytes.

Target Synonyms

adhesion glycoprotein; CD226; CD226 antigen; CD226 molecule; CD226_HUMAN; DNAM 1; DNAM-1; DNAM1; DNAX accessory molecule 1; platelet and T cell activation antigen 1; PTA1; T lineage specific activation antigen 1 antigen; TLiSA1

Target Background

This gene encodes a glycoprotein expressed on the surface of NK cells, platelets, monocytes and a subset of T cells. It is a member of the Ig-superfamily containing 2 Ig-like domains of the V-set. The protein mediates cellular adhesion of platelets and megakaryocytic cells to vascular endothelial cells. The protein also plays a role in megakaryocytic cell maturation. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants.