FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as NECT3_HUMAN, NECTIN3, PRR3, PVRL3. Plays a role in cell-cell adhesion through heterophilic trans-interactions with nectin-like proteins or nectins, such as trans-interaction with NECTIN2 at Sertoli-spermatid junctions. Trans-interaction with PVR induces activation of CDC42 and RAC small G proteins through common signaling molecules such as SRC and RAP1. Also involved in the formation of cell-cell junctions, including adherens junctions and synapses. Induces endocytosis-mediated down-regulation of PVR from the cell surface, resulting in reduction of cell movement and proliferation. Plays a role in the morphology of the ciliary body. Cis- and trans-homodimer. Can form trans-heterodimers with NECTIN1, NECTIN2, PVR, IGSF4B/Necl-1 and with IGSF4. Interaction between NECTIN1 and NECTIN3 on the pre- and postsynaptic sites, respectively, initiates the formation of puncta adherentia junctions between axons and dendrites. Interacts (via Cytoplasmic domain) with AFDN, providing a connection with the actin cytoskeleton. Binds with low affinity to TIGIT.

EXTERNAL LINKS

NECTIN3

Nectin-3

NECTIN3

Molecular Synopsis