Recombinant Human CD99 antigen (CD99), Truncated

Uniprot Id

P14209

Target Species

Human

Target Name

CD99

Target Full Name

CD99 antigen

Target Function

Involved in T-cell adhesion processes and in spontaneous rosette formation with erythrocytes. Plays a role in a late step of leukocyte extravasation helping leukocytes to overcome the endothelial basement membrane. Acts at the same site as, but independently of, PECAM1. Involved in T-cell adhesion processes.

Target Subcellular Location

Membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein.

Target Protein Families

CD99 family

Target Synonyms

CD99; MIC2; MIC2X; MIC2Y; CD99 antigen; 12E7; E2 antigen; Protein MIC2; T-cell surface glycoprotein E2; CD antigen CD99

Target Background

The protein encoded by this gene is a cell surface glycoprotein involved in leukocyte migration, T-cell adhesion, ganglioside GM1 and transmembrane protein transport, and T-cell death by a caspase-independent pathway. In addition, the encoded protein may have the ability to rearrange the actin cytoskeleton and may also act as an oncosuppressor in osteosarcoma. This gene is found in the pseudoautosomal region of chromosomes X and Y and escapes X-chromosome inactivation. There is a related pseudogene located immediately adjacent to this locus.