Signaling lymphocytic activation molecule (SLAM) family receptors (SFRs) are transmembrane receptors that are widely expressed on immune cells. They include six members: SLAM, 2B4, SLAMF7, SLAMF6, CD84 and Ly-9. Except 2B4, which binds to CD48, all SFRs are homotypic receptors that recognize the same receptor as a ligand. Through their immunoreceptor tyrosine-based switch motifs, SFRs can interact with SLAM-associated protein (SAP) adaptors and transduce activating signals. However, they are also capable of mediating inhibitory signals by associating with phosphatases. Thus, SFRs can be either activating or inhibitory in immune cells, depending on the specific conditions. My projects focus on understanding the role of SFRs in immune cells, ...