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Domain

Lymphocyte activation gene 3 protein

The KIEELE motif is required for interaction with downstream signaling molecules.

Function

Lymphocyte activation gene 3 protein: Inhibitory receptor on antigen activated T-cells (PubMed:12209638, PubMed:12421911, PubMed:12672063, PubMed:15100286, PubMed:15634887, PubMed:30580966). Delivers inhibitory signals upon binding to ligands, such as FGL1 (PubMed:30580966). FGL1 constitutes a major ligand of LAG3 and is responsible for LAG3 T-cell inhibitory function (PubMed:30580966). Following TCR engagement, LAG3 associates with CD3-TCR in the immunological synapse and directly inhibits T-cell activation (PubMed:12209638, PubMed:12421911, PubMed:12672063, PubMed:15100286, PubMed:15634887). May inhibit antigen-specific T-cell activation in synergy with PDCD1/PD-1, possibly by acting as a coreceptor for PDCD1/PD-1 (PubMed:21300912). Negatively regulates the proliferation, activation, effector function and homeostasis of both CD8(+) and CD4(+) T-cells (PubMed:12209638, PubMed:12421911, PubMed:12672063, PubMed:15100286, PubMed:15634887). Also mediates immune tolerance: constitutively expressed on a subset of regulatory T-cells (Tregs) and contributes to their suppressive function (PubMed:15485628). Also acts as a negative regulator of plasmacytoid dendritic cell (pDCs) activation (PubMed:19201841). Binds MHC class II (MHC-II); the precise role of MHC-II-binding is however unclear (PubMed:12209638, PubMed:12421911, PubMed:15634887).

Secreted lymphocyte activation gene 3 protein

May function as a ligand for MHC class II (MHC-II) on antigen-presenting cells (APC), promoting APC activation/maturation and driving Th1 immune response.

Post-translational modifications

Lymphocyte activation gene 3 protein

Proteolytically cleaved by ADAM10 and ADAM17 within the connecting peptide region, leading to release of Secreted lymphocyte activation gene 3 protein (sLAG-3) (PubMed:17245433). ADAM10 mediates constitutive cleavage, but cleavage increases following T-cell activation, whereas shedding by ADAM17 is induced by TCR signaling in a PRKCQ-dependent manner (PubMed:17245433).

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the LAG3 family.

Tissue specificity

Primarily expressed in activated CD4(+) and CD8(+) T-cells (PubMed:12209638). Also expressed in a subset of regulatory T-cells (Tregs), such as natural CD4(+)CD25(+) Tregs (PubMed:15485628). Also expressed on plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs) (PubMed:19201841).

Cellular localization

  • Lymphocyte activation gene 3 protein
  • Cell membrane
  • Single-pass type I membrane protein
  • Secreted lymphocyte activation gene 3 protein
  • Secreted
  • Produced following cleavage of the main chain.

Alternative names

CD223, Lymphocyte activation gene 3 protein, LAG-3, Activation-induced cytidine deaminase-linked autoimmunity protein, Aida, Lag3

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Immuno-oncology

Other research areas

  • Immunology & Infectious Disease

Molecular weight

56978Da

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