| Primary Identifier | IPR033548 | Type | Family |
| Short Name | CD48 |
| description | CD48 (also known as Blast-1 or SLAMF2) is a coactivator and adhesion molecule on cells with a hematopoietic origin []. It contains a glycosylphosphatidylinositol membrane anchor and can serve as a receptor for SLAMF4 (also known as CD244) []. It regulates adaptive immune responses by providing longer access of putative antigen presenting cells to virus-specific effector T cells by prolonging the time frame of effective stimulation []. |
