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CD69 molecule

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A protein that is a translation product of the human CD69 gene or a 1:1 ortholog thereof. A type II transmembrane protein with a C-type lectin binding domain in the extracellular portion of the molecule. Involved in lymphocyte proliferation and functions as a signal transmitting receptor in lymphocytes, natural killer (NK) cells, and platelets. [ http://www.uniprot.org/uniprot/Q07108 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10466080 PRO:CNA ]

Synonyms: C-type lectin domain family 2 member C, BL-AC/P26, early T-cell activation antigen p60, EA1, AIM, leukocyte surface antigen Leu-23, GP32/28, MLR-3, early activation antigen CD69, CD69, activation inducer molecule