Background
This gene encodes a cell-surface protein that is similar to CD99. A similar protein in mouse functions as an adhesion molecule during leukocyte extravasation. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010],
Function
function:May function as a homophilic adhesion molecule. Functions in leukocyte-endothelial cell interactions during leukocyte extravasation, and in particular, at the diapedesis step. Does not seem to be involved in docking of leukocytes to the vessel wall or in lymphocyte diapedesis.,PTM:O-glycosylated.,similarity:Belongs to the CD99 family.,tissue specificity:Expressed in brain, heart, lung, liver, spleen, kidney, stomach, small intestine, skeletal muscle, ovary, thymus, testis and uterus. Lower expression seen in thymus. Expressed in E18 uterus and placenta.,
