CD2

HGNC ID: 1639

Target Abstract:

CD2, also known as LFA-2, is a approximately 50kDa glycoprotein and a member of the Ig superfamily. CD2 serves as the receptor for CD58 in the human body. It is expressed on the surface of 80-90% of peripheral blood lymphocytes, subsets of NK cells, and all mature T cells. CD2 plays a significant role in T cell signaling and lymphocyte adhesion.

CD2 Target Infomation Overview

  • Target Symbol: CD2, CD2 molecule
  • Gene Groups: CD molecules; V-set domain containing; C2-set domain containing; Ig-like cell adhesion molecule family
  • Previous Names: SRBC
  • Alias Names: CD2 antigen (p50), sheep red blood cell receptor

CD2, CD2 molecule Target Infomation by Species

  • Human
  • Mouse
  • Rat

Human CD2 Target Information

  • Target Symbol: CD2, CD2 molecule
  • Alias:
    • cd2 antigen
    • CD2 antigen (p50), sheep red blood cell receptor
    • erythrocyte receptor
    • FLJ46032
    • LFA-2
    • LFA-3 receptor
    • lymphocyte-function antigen-2
    • rosette receptor
    • SRBC
    • T-cell surface antigen CD2
    • T-cell surface antigen T11/Leu-5
    • T11
  • NCBI_Gene: 914
  • UniProtKB: P06729

Human CD2 Predicted Functions

Enables signaling receptor binding activity. Involved in heterotypic cell-cell adhesion and positive regulation of cytokine production. Located in external side of plasma membrane.

Mouse Cd2 Target Information

Mouse Cd2 Predicted Functions

Enables identical protein binding activity. Predicted to be involved in T cell activation; heterotypic cell-cell adhesion; and positive regulation of cytokine production. Located in several cellular components, including cell-cell junction; cytoplasmic side of plasma membrane; and external side of plasma membrane. Is anchored component of plasma membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; genitourinary system; hemolymphoid system gland; and liver and biliary system. Orthologous to human CD2 (CD2 molecule).

Rat Cd2 Target Information

  • Target Symbol: Cd2, Cd2 molecule
  • Alias:
    • CD2 antigen
    • CD2R
    • LFA-2
    • LFA-3 receptor
    • LFA2
    • OX-34
    • OX-34 antigen
    • OX-45 surface antigen homolog to human T lymphocyte CD2 antigen
    • OX-45 surface antigen, homolog to human T lymphocyte CD2 antigen
    • OX34
    • T-cell surface antigen CD2
    • T-cell surface antigen T11/Leu-5
  • NCBI_Gene: 497761
  • UniProtKB: P08921

Rat Cd2 Predicted Functions

Enables identical protein binding activity; protein self-association; and receptor tyrosine kinase binding activity. Involved in T cell activation and cell-cell adhesion. Located in cell surface and membrane raft. Part of protein-containing complex. Orthologous to human CD2 (CD2 molecule).