This gene encodes a small membrane glycoprotein found on the surface of human platelets. It forms a 1-to-1 noncovalent complex with glycoprotein Ib, a platelet surface membrane glycoprotein complex that functions as a receptor for von Willebrand factor. The complete receptor complex includes noncovalent association of the alpha and beta subunits with the protein encoded by this gene and platelet glycoprotein V. Defects in this gene are a cause of Bernard-Soulier syndrome, also known as giant platelet disease. These patients have unusually large platelets and have a clinical bleeding tendency.
Aliases： GP9; GPIX
Entrez GeneID ： 2815
Swissprot ： P14770
WB Predicted band size： 19kDa
Host/Isotype ： Mouse IgG1
Species Reactivity： Human
Immunogen ： Purified recombinant fragment of human CD42A (AA: extra 17-147) expressed in E. Coli.
