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Function

Cell surface receptor that plays an important role in the immune system, particularly in intercellular adhesion, lymphocyte signaling, cytotoxicity and lymphokine secretion mediated by cytotoxic T-cells and NK cells (PubMed:19029379, PubMed:24658051, PubMed:26552706). Functions as a costimulatory receptor upon recognition of target cells, such as virus-infected or tumor cells. Upon binding to its ligands PVR/CD155 or NECTIN2/CD112 on target cells, promotes the cytotoxic activity of NK cells and CTLs, enhancing their ability to kill these cells (PubMed:30591568). Mechanistically, phosphorylation by Src kinases such as LYN of FYN, enables binding to adapter GRB2, leading to activation of VAV1, PI3K and PLCG1. Promotes also activation of kinases ERK and AKT, as well as calcium fluxes (By similarity).

Post-translational modifications

Phosphorylated. Phosphorylation of Tyr-319 allows GRB2 binding and activation of subsequent signaling (PubMed:26552706).

Cellular localization

  • Cell membrane
  • Single-pass type I membrane protein
  • Localizes to lipid rafts.

Alternative names

Pta1, Cd226, CD226 antigen, Platelet and T-cell activation antigen 1

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Immunology & Infectious Disease

Other research areas

  • Immuno-oncology

Molecular weight

38063Da

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ab212077

Anti-CD226 antibody [EPR20710]

Recombinant
RabMAb

ab320009

Anti-CD226 antibody [RM2068]

Recombinant
RabMAb
20ul selling size