ANTIGEN 4F2
\ˈantɪd͡ʒˌɛn fˈɔːɹ ˈɛf tˈuː], \ˈantɪdʒˌɛn fˈɔːɹ ˈɛf tˈuː], \ˈa_n_t_ɪ_dʒ_ˌɛ_n f_ˈɔː_ɹ ˈɛ_f t_ˈuː]\
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A heterodimeric protein that is a cell surface antigen associated with lymphocyte activation. The initial characterization of this protein revealed one identifiable heavy chain (CD98 HEAVY CHAIN) and an indeterminate smaller light chain. It is now known that a variety of light chain subunits (CD98 LIGHT CHAINS) can dimerize with the heavy chain. Depending upon its light chain composition a diverse array of functions can be found for this protein. Functions include: type L amino acid transport, type y+L amino acid transport and regulation of cellular fusion.
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