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CD58 molecule

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Also known as surface glycoprotein LFA-3, CD58, CD58 antigen, (lymphocyte function-associated antigen 3), lymphocyte function-associated antigen 3

thumb|right | alt=Visualization of the CD58 crystallized protein from the PDB identifier 1CCZ | Visualization of the CD58 crystallized protein from the PDB identifier 1CCZ CD58, or lymphocyte function-associated antigen 3 (LFA-3), is a cell adhesion molecule expressed on Antigen Presenting Cells (APCs), particularly macrophages, and other tissue cells.

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  • Introduction
  • CD58 and CD2 interaction
  • Structure and localization of CD58
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
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thumb|right | alt=Visualization of the CD58 crystallized protein from the PDB identifier 1CCZ | Visualization of the CD58 crystallized protein from the PDB identifier 1CCZ CD58, or lymphocyte function-associated antigen 3 (LFA-3), is a cell adhesion molecule expressed on Antigen Presenting Cells (APCs), particularly macrophages, and other tissue cells.

CD58 binds to CD2 (LFA-2) on T cells and is important in strengthening the adhesion and recognition between the T cells and Professional Antigen Presenting Cells, facilitating signal transduction necessary for an immune response. This adhesion occurs as part of the transitory initial encounters between T cells and Antigen Presenting Cells before T cell activation, when T cells are roaming the lymph nodes looking at the surface of APCs for peptide:MHC complexes the T-cell receptors are reactive to.

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