Basigin (BSG)

Plays an important role in targeting the monocarboxylate transporters SLC16A1, SLC16A3, SLC16A8 and SLC16A11 into the plasma membrane. Plays pivotal roles in spermatogenesis, embryo implantation, neural network formation and tumor development.

Stimulates adjacent fibroblasts to produce matrix metalloproteinases (MMPS). Seems to be a receptor for oligomannosidic glycans.