Cd81 - Cd81 molecule

Predicted to enable cholesterol binding activity; signaling receptor binding activity; and virus receptor activity. Involved in regulation of cell population proliferation; regulation of growth; and response to wounding. Located in apical plasma membrane. Is integral component of membrane. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in common variable immunodeficiency. Orthologous to human CD81 (CD81 molecule). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2022]