Function
This protein is a minor sialoglycoprotein in human erythrocyte membranes. The blood group Gerbich antigens and receptors for Plasmodium falciparum merozoites are most likely located within the extracellular domain. Glycophorin-C plays an important role in regulating the stability of red cells.
Similarity
Belongs to the glycophorin-C family.
Sequence
MWSTRSPNSTAWPLSLEPDPGMASASTTMHTTTIAEPDPGMSGWPDGRMETSTPTIMDIVVIAGVIAAVAIVLVSLLFVMLRYMYRHKGTYHTNEAKGTEFAESADAALQGDPALQDAGDSSRKEYFI