Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable MHC class I protein binding activity and coreceptor activity. Predicted to be involved in regulation of immune response. Predicted to act upstream of or within immune system process. Located in external side of plasma membrane. Part of receptor complex. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; endocrine gland; genitourinary system; hemolymphoid system gland; and liver and biliary system. Orthologous to several human genes including CD8B (CD8 subunit beta).