Primary Identifier | MGI:96617 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
Chromosome | 16 | NCBI Gene Number | 16423 |
Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 8.0.0) Predicted to enable protein binding activity involved in heterotypic cell-cell adhesion and thrombospondin receptor activity. Involved in positive regulation of activation-induced cell death of T cells; regulation of nitric oxide biosynthetic process; and regulation of synapse pruning. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including monocyte aggregation; opsonization; and positive regulation of phagocytosis. Located in extracellular exosome and plasma membrane. Is active in glutamatergic synapse and presynapse. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; genitourinary system; hemolymphoid system gland; and liver and biliary system. Orthologous to human CD47 (CD47 molecule). PHENOTYPE: Homozygous mutation of this gene results in a reduced CD3+ fraction of peripheral lymphocytes and inability to clear infection by E.coli. Mutant animals are otherwise normal in appearance, survival, and fertility. [provided by MGI curators] |