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CD21

Function

Receptor for complement C3d and for HNRNPU. Participates in B lymphocytes activation.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the receptors of complement activation (RCA) family.

Tissue specificity

B-lymphocytes.

Cellular localization

  • Cell membrane
  • Single-pass type I membrane protein

Alternative names

  • Complement receptor type 2
  • Cr2
  • Complement C3d receptor
  • Cr2

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Immunology & Infectious Disease

Other research areas

  • Immuno-oncology

Molecular weight

112995Da