CD37

Full Name: CD37 Molecule

BACKGROUND: The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the transmembrane 4 superfamily, also known as the tetraspanin family. Most of these members are cell-surface proteins that are characterized by the presence of four hydrophobic domains. The proteins mediate signal transduction events that play a role in the regulation of cell development, activation, growth and motility. This encoded protein is a cell surface glycoprotein that is known to complex with integrins and other transmembrane 4 superfamily proteins. It may play a role in T-cell-B-cell interactions. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Synonyms: CD37; CD37 molecule; GP52-40; TSPAN26; leukocyte antigen CD37; tspan-26; tetraspanin-26; leukocyte surface antigen CD37