B7-2/CD86 Proteins and Enzymes

B7-2/CD86 and the related B7-1/CD80 are transmembrane cell surface molecules that play important roles in immune activation and the maintenance of immune tolerance. B7-2 is highly expressed on activated antigen presenting cells and vascular endothelial cells. It binds to CD28 on T cells to enhance T cell activation. It additionally binds CTLA-4 whi...