T-Cell Surface Antigen CD2

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Immunologic Factor

**Definition:** T-cell surface antigen CD2 (351 aa, ~39 kDa) is encoded by the human CD2 gene. This protein plays a role in both T-cell activation and T-cell adhesion to other cells.

**Synonyms:** - CD2 - CD2 Antigen - CD2R - E-Rosette Receptor - Erythrocyte Receptor - LFA-2 - LFA-3 Receptor - Lymphocyte-Function Antigen-2 - Rosette Receptor - Sheep Erythrocyte Receptor - Sheep Red Blood Cell Receptor - T-Cell Surface Antigen T11/Leu-5 - T-Lymphocyte Surface CD2 Antigen