Description
B-cell differentiation antigen CD72 is also known as Lyb-2.
CD72 contains one C-type lectin domain.
CD72 is a protein active in the immune system of animals.
CD72 consists of two identical halves, each of about 39-43 kD, and is a C-type lectin.
Its primarily locus of expression is B-cells, where it appears to mediate aspects of B-cell - T-cell interaction.
CD72 plays a role in B-cell proliferation and differentiation.
CD72 is a ligand for CD5