Background
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CD147 is a cell surface glycoprotein that is widely expressed on leucocytes, red cells, platelets and endothelial cells. The reported functions of CD147 are diverse and include involvement in T-cell activation, cell adhesion and induction of matrix metalloproteinases.Synonyms: 5F7, BSG, Basigin, Collagenase stimulatory factor, EMMPRIN, Extracellular matrix metalloproteinase inducer, Leukocyte activation antigen M6, OK blood group antigen, TCSF, Tumor cell-derived collagenase stimulatory factor
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