About The Medical Condition CD98 Antigen

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CD98 Antigen

CD98 Antigen Medical Condition Defined & Explained
CD98 Antigen Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition CD98 Antigen?

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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