PECAM1, Official Symbol PECAM1provided by HGNC Official Full Name platelet and endothelial cell adhesion molecule 1provided by HGNC Primary source HGNC:HGNC:8823 See related Ensembl:ENSG00000261371 MIM:173445; AllianceGenome:HGNC:8823 Gene type protein coding RefSeq status REVIEWED Organism Homo sapiens Lineage Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi; Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Primates; Haplorrhini; Catarrhini; Hominidae; Homo Also known as CD31; PECA1; GPIIA'; PECAM-1; endoCAM; CD31/EndoCAM Summary The protein encoded by this gene is found on the surface of platelets, monocytes, neutrophils, and some types of T-cells, and makes up a large portion of endothelial cell intercellular junctions. The encoded protein is a member of the immunoglobulin superfamily and is likely involved in leukocyte migration, angiogenesis, and integrin activation. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010] Expression Broad expression in placenta (RPKM 145.1), lung (RPKM 87.5) and 19 other tissues See more Orthologs mouse all