Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.4.0)
Enables identical protein binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including cytotoxic T cell differentiation; defense response to virus; and positive regulation of calcium-mediated signaling. Located in external side of plasma membrane. Part of receptor complex. Is expressed in several structures, including endocrine gland; exocrine gland; genitourinary system; gut; and immune system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in primary immunodeficiency disease. Orthologous to human CD8A (CD8 subunit alpha).
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