CD69 (Cluster of Differentiation 69) is a human transmembrane calcium-dependent lectin protein. CD69 functions as a signal-transmitting receptor in lymphocytes natural killer cells and platelets. CD69 expression is induced upon activation of T-cell lymphocytes. [1] Na ion coordination site of CD69 extracellular domain dimer complex.[2] Water molecules are shown as red spheres.
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