Tetraspanin 29

**Definition:** A subtype of tetraspanin protein that plays a role in cell adhesion, cell motility, and tumor metastasis. It functions in platelet activation and aggregation, the formation of paranodal junctions in neuronal tissue, and the fusion of sperm with egg.

**Tree numbers:** - D09.400.430.890.018 - D12.776.395.550.018 - D12.776.543.550.090 - D12.776.543.900.109

**Synonyms:** - Antigens, CD9 - CD9 Antigen - 27 kDa Diphtheria Toxin Receptor-Associated Protein - DRAP27 Protein - Motility-Related Protein-1 - p24-CD9 Antigen - Tetraspanin-29 - Leukemia-Associated Cell Surface Antigen p24