Gene: CD5

Alternate names for this Gene: LEU1|T1

Gene Summary: This gene encodes a member of the scavenger receptor cysteine-rich (SRCR) superfamily. Members of this family are secreted or membrane-anchored proteins mainly found in cells associated with the immune system. This protein is a type-I transmembrane glycoprotein found on the surface of thymocytes, T lymphocytes and a subset of B lymphocytes. The encoded protein contains three SRCR domains and may act as a receptor to regulate T-cell proliferation. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 11

Location in Chromosome : 11q12.2

Description of this Gene: CD5 molecule

Type of Gene: protein-coding