Poliovirus receptor-related protein 2 (PVRL2) is a member of the immunoglobulin (Ig) superfamily. It contains three homologous Ig domains, an N-terminal variable-like (V) domain and two constant-like (C2) domains. PVRL2 is localized to the cadherin-based adherens junctions and cell junctions. The gene encoding this protein is present on chromosome 19q13.2-q13.4.
Synonyms: CD112; HVEB; PRR2; PVRL2; PVRR2
Storage: -20C
Application: Applications in which this antibody has been used successfully, and the associated peer-reviewed papers, are given below.Immunohistochemistry (1 paper)
Biochem Physiol Actions: Poliovirus receptor-related protein 2 (PVRL2) plays an important role as a glycoprotein D (gD) receptor for the entry of variant forms of herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1), herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) and porcine pseudorabies virus (PRV). PVRL2 also has a role in cell-to-cell adhesion. It has been shown that knockout of the PVRL2 gene in mice results in male sterility because of the defects in spermatogenesis. PVRL2 is a ligand for DNAX Accessory Molecule-1 (DNAM-1) activating receptor. It's binding and interaction enhances the natural killer (NK)-mediated lysis of tumor cells.
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