A cell adhesion molecule that, in humans, is encoded by a gene on the PSEUDOAUTOSOMAL REGION of SEX CHROMOSOMES. It functions in CELL ADHESION of T-LYMPHOCYTES and ROSETTE FORMATION by ERYTHROCYTES. It is also involved in the migration of LEUKOCYTES through the ENDOTHELIUM BASEMENT MEMBRANE. The 12E7 antigen co-localizes with, but functions independently of PECAM-1.
Also Known As:
12E7 Protein; Antigens, CD99; CD99 Antigen; CD99 Molecule; E2 Antigen; MIC2 Protein; T-Cell Surface Glycoprotein E2; Antigen, 12E7; Antigen, CD99; Antigen, E2; CD99 Antigens; T Cell Surface Glycoprotein E2