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Antigens, CD9

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Definition: A subtype of tetraspanin proteins that play a role in cell adhesion, cell motility, and tumor metastasis. CD9 antigens take part in the process of platelet activation and aggregation, the formation of paranodal junctions in neuronal tissue, and the fusion of sperm with egg.      Other names p24 CD9 Antigen; Tetraspanin 29; Motility Related Protein 1; Leukemia Associated Cell Surface Antigen p24; Antigen, CD9; 27 kDa Diphtheria Toxin Receptor Associated Protei; CD9 Antigens; p24-CD9 Antigen; Tetraspanin-29; Motility-Related Protein-1; Leukemia-Associated Cell Surface Antigen p24; DRAP27 Protein; CD9 Antigen; 27 kDa Diphtheria Toxin Receptor-Associated Protei
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
Cd9 protein, mouse  0   *Antigens, CD9.
CD9 protein, human  0   *Antigens, CD9.

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