Cd2 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Enables identical protein binding activity. Predicted to be involved in several processes, including natural killer cell activation; natural killer cell mediated cytotoxicity; and positive regulation of cytokine production. Located in several cellular components, including cell-cell junction; cytoplasmic side of plasma membrane; and external side of plasma membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; genitourinary system; hemolymphoid system gland; and liver and biliary system. Orthologous to human CD2 (CD2 molecule). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Cd2
Official Name
CD2 antigen [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:88320]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000027863
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 12481 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000027863
Aliases CD2 antigen
Synonyms CD2 antigen, CD2 molecule, CD2R, Erythrocyte receptor, LFA-2, LFA3R, LFA-3 receptor, LOC100128308, Ly-37, OX-34, SRBC, T11
Species
Mouse, Mus musculus
OrthologiesHumanRat

Protein Domains

A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in mouse Cd2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • extracellular domain
  • protein kinase binding
  • immunoglobulin domain
  • PPPGHR motif
  • ectodomain
  • protein binding
  • receptor binding
  • proline rich domain
  • identical protein binding
  • cytoplasmic domain
  • receptor tyrosine kinase binding
  • ligand-binding domain
  • transmembrane domain
  • cell adhesion recognition domain
  • immunoglobulin-like protein domain
  • intracellular domain
  • cytosolic tail domain
  • transmembrane receptor
  • Immunoglobulin V-set domain

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • Waldenström macroglobulinemia
  • psoriasis
  • liver cancer
  • plaque psoriasis
  • acute myeloid leukemia
  • graft-vs-host disease
  • systemic mastocytosis
  • hypothyroidism
  • aggressive NK-cell leukemia
  • early precursor T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • production in
  • activation
  • activation in
  • aggregation
  • adhesion
  • cell death
  • proliferation
  • cellular infiltration by
  • apoptosis
  • cytotoxicity

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Plasma Membrane
  • Cytoplasm
  • cell surface
  • Extracellular Space
  • cellular membrane
  • Golgi Apparatus
  • intercellular junctions
  • cytoplasmic face of plasma membrane
  • plasma membrane extracellular face
  • nucleoplasm
  • membrane blebs
  • membrane rafts

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Cd2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • T cell activation
  • cell surface receptor signaling pathway
  • natural killer cell mediated cytotoxicity
  • regulation of T cell differentiation
  • positive regulation of myeloid dendritic cell activation
  • positive regulation of interleukin-8 production
  • membrane raft polarization
  • positive regulation of interferon-gamma production
  • apoptotic process
  • natural killer cell activation
  • positive regulation of tumor necrosis factor production
  • heterotypic cell-cell adhesion

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • cell-cell junction
  • external side of plasma membrane
  • macromolecular complex
  • Golgi apparatus
  • extracellular region
  • plasma membrane
  • internal side of plasma membrane
  • nucleoplasm
  • cell surface

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • identical protein binding
  • protein binding
  • signaling receptor activity
  • receptor tyrosine kinase binding
  • receptor binding

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