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Draft of SLAM article:

Signaling lymphocytic activation molecule is a family of genes. Homophilic binding between SLAMs is involved in cellular adhesion

Signaling lymphocytic activation molecule (SLAM) is a CD2-related surface receptor expressed by activated T cells and B cells. SLAM is a self ligand and enhances T cellular proliferation and IFN-gamma production. SLAMF receptors can interact directly with microbes, which can cause phagocytic cells to migrate to the area.

A defective SLAM associated protein (SAP) causes X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome (XLP), a frequently lethal mononucleosis based on the inability to control EBV

Members of the family include:


 * SLAMF1 (CD150)
 * SLAMF2 (CD48)
 * SLAMF3 (CD229, LY9)
 * SLAMF4 (CD244)
 * SLAMF5 (CD84)
 * SLAMF6 (CD352)
 * SLAMF7 (CD319)
 * SLAMF8 (CD353)
 * SLAMF9