Alternative Names

CD63 antigen; Lysosomal-associated membrane protein 3; LAMP-3; Melanoma-associated antigen ME491; OMA81H; Ocular melanoma-associated antigen; Tetraspanin-30; Tspan-30; CD63

Background

CD63 is a member of the tetraspanin family, as a TIMP-1 interacting protein. Functions as cell surface receptor for TIMP1 and plays a role in the activation of cellular signaling cascades. The protein plays a role in the activation of ITGB1 and integrin signaling, leading to the activation of AKT, FAK/PTK2 and MAP kinases. It can promotes cell survival, reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton, cell adhesion, spreading and migration, via its role in the activation of AKT and FAK/PTK2. It also plays a role in VEGFA signaling via its role in regulating the internalization of KDR/VEGFR2. Plays a role in intracellular vesicular transport processes, and is required for normal trafficking of the PMEL luminal domain that is essential for the development and maturation of melanocytes. The protein is important in the adhesion of leukocytes onto endothelial cells via its role in the regulation of SELP trafficking.

Note

For Research Use Only , Not for Diagnostic Use.