Basigin

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

**Definition:** Basigin (385 aa, ~42 kDa) is encoded by the human BSG gene. This protein is involved in signal transduction that mediates protease gene expression, implantation, sperm formation and neural development.

**Synonyms:** - 5F7 - Antigen CD147 - CD147 - CD147 Antigen - Collagenase Stimulatory Factor - EMMPRIN - Extracellular Matrix Metalloproteinase Inducer - Leukocyte Activation Antigen M6 - OK Blood Group Antigen - TCSF - Tumor Cell-Derived Collagenase Stimulatory Factor