Gene nameGene Name - the full gene name approved by the HGNC.
Intercellular adhesion molecule 1
Gene symbolGene Symbol - the official gene symbol approved by the HGNC, which is a short abbreviated form of the gene name.
ICAM1
SynonymsGene synonyms aliases
BB2, CD54, P3.58
ChromosomeChromosome number
19
Chromosome locationChromosomal Location - indicates the cytogenetic location of the gene or region on the chromosome.
19p13.2
SummarySummary of gene provided in NCBI Entrez Gene.
This gene encodes a cell surface glycoprotein which is typically expressed on endothelial cells and cells of the immune system. It binds to integrins of type CD11a / CD18, or CD11b / CD18 and is also exploited by Rhinovirus as a receptor. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
ICAM proteins are ligands for the leukocyte adhesion protein LFA-1 (integrin alpha-L/beta-2). During leukocyte trans-endothelial migration, ICAM1 engagement promotes the assembly of endothelial apical cups through ARHGEF26/SGEF and RHOG activation. ; (Microbial infection) Acts as a receptor for major receptor group rhinovirus A-B capsid proteins. ; (Microbial infection) Acts as a receptor for Coxsackievirus A21 capsid proteins. ; (Microbial infection) Upon Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus/HHV-8 infection, is degraded by viral E3 ubiquitin ligase MIR2, presumably to prevent lysis of infected cells by cytotoxic T-lymphocytes and NK cell.