This gene encodes a transmembrane protein which is a member of the immunoglobulin superfamily. This protein is found on thymocytes and mature T cells. It plays an essential role in T-cell interactions and also in T-cell/B-cell interaction during early lymphoid development. [provided by RefSeq
Other Designations:
CD7 antigen,CD7 antigen (p41),T-cell antigen CD7,T-cell leukemia antigen,p41 protein