Function
(Microbial infection) Primary receptor for human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1). Down-regulated by HIV-1 Vpu. Acts as a receptor for Human Herpes virus 7/HHV-7.
Biological Context
Subcellular Location: Cell membrane (Single-pass type I membrane protein)
Tissue Specificity: Highly expressed in T-helper cells. The presence of CD4 is a hallmark of T-helper cells which are specialized in the activation and growth of cytotoxic T-cells, regulation of B cells, or activation of phagocytes. CD4 is also present in other immune cells such as macrophages, dendritic cells or NK cells
Disease Association: Immunodeficiency 79 (IMD79) : An autosomal recessive disorder characterized by childhood onset of recurrent and recalcitrant skin warts due to uncontrolled viral infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). Some patients may also have recurrent respiratory infections. Laboratory studies show a complete absence of CD4+ T cells. [The disease is caused by variants affecting the gene represented in this entry]
Product Specifications
Mouse anti-Human/Mouse/Rat CD4 Monoclonal Antibody is a recombinant protein. Suitable for ELISA and Western Blot applications. Explore more CD proteins →
