NCP0203
Tetra-spans transmembrane family (TSTF) members (CD9, CD37, CD53, CD63, CD81 and CD82) are cell-surface proteins that are characterized by the presence of four hydrophobic, membrane-spanning domains. TSTF members can mediate signal transduction events influencing the regulation of cell development, adhesion, activation, growth and motility. The human CD37 gene maps to chromosome 19p13.3 and encodes a 281 amino acid protein. CD37 is a cell surface glycoprotein that can complex with integrins and other TSTF proteins and may play a role in T cell-B cell interactions. CD37 is strongly expressed on normal and neoplastic mature sIg+ B cells and is detected at low levels on resting and activated T cells, neutrophils, granulocytes and monocytes. Transgenic mouse models elicit no changes in development and cellular composition of lymphoid organs where CD37 is lacking.
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