Description
SLAMF7, also known as SLAM family member 7, is a single-pass type 1 membrane protein and a member of the CS2 family of cell surface receptors. Isoform 1 of this protein mediates NK cell activation through a SH2D1A-independent extracellular signal-regulated ERK-mediated pathway. It may play a role in lymphocyte adhesion. SLAMF7 can exert activating of inhibitory influences on cells of the immune system depending on cellular context and the availability of effector proteins. Recombinant human SLAMF7, fused to His-tag at C-terminus, was expressed in insect cell and purified by using conventional chromatography techniques