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CD69 molecule

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Also known as leukocyte surface antigen Leu-23, MLR-3, C-type lectin domain family 2 member C, activation inducer molecule (AIM/CD69), CD69 antigen (p60, early T-cell activation antigen), early activation antigen CD69, GP32/28, early T-cell activation antigen p60

CD69 (Cluster of Differentiation 69) is a human transmembrane C-type lectin protein encoded by the gene. It is an early activation marker that is expressed in hematopoietic stem cells, T cells, and many other cell types in the immune system. It is also implicated in T cell differentiation as well as lymphocyte retention in lymphoid organs.

Protein · UniProt

Early activation antigen CD69

Gene
CD69
Organism
Homo sapiens (Human)
Length
199 aa
Molecular mass
22,559 Da
Evidence
1: Evidence at protein level

Transmembrane protein expressed mainly on T-cells resident in mucosa that plays an essential role in immune cell homeostasis. Rapidly expressed on the surface of platelets, T-lymphocytes and NK cells upon activation by various stimuli, such as antigen recognition or cytokine signaling, stimulates different signaling pathways in different cell types (PubMed:24752896, PubMed:26296369, PubMed:35930205). Negatively regulates Th17 cell differentiation through its carbohydrate dependent interaction with galectin-1/LGALS1 present on immature dendritic cells (PubMed:24752896). Association of CD69 c…

3D-structureCell membraneDirect protein sequencingDisulfide bondGlycoproteinLectinMembranePhosphoprotein
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  • Function
  • Structure and ligands
  • T cell differentiation
  • Lymphocyte migration
  • See also
  • References
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CD69 (Cluster of Differentiation 69) is a human transmembrane C-type lectin protein encoded by the gene. It is an early activation marker that is expressed in hematopoietic stem cells, T cells, and many other cell types in the immune system. It is also implicated in T cell differentiation as well as lymphocyte retention in lymphoid organs.

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