Nectin-2

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Receptor

**Definition:** Nectin-2 (538 aa, ~58 kDa) is encoded by the human NECTIN2 gene. This protein plays a role in adherens junction organization, the regulation of T-cell signaling, and host cell entry of herpes simplex virus and pseudorabies virus.

**Synonyms:** - CD112 - CD112 Antigen - Herpes Virus Entry Mediator B - Herpesvirus Entry Mediator B - Herpesvirus Entry Protein B - HveB - NECTIN2 - Nectin 2 - Nectin Cell Adhesion Molecule 2 - PVRL-2 - PVRL2 - Poliovirus Receptor-Like 2 - Poliovirus Receptor-Related 2 - Poliovirus Receptor-Related Protein 2