CLEC4A

Protein-coding gene in humans
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An Error has occurred retrieving Wikidata item for infobox C-type lectin domain family 4 member A is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CLEC4A gene.[1][2]

This gene encodes a member of the C-type lectin/C-type lectin-like domain (CTL/CTLD) superfamily. Members of this family share a common protein fold and have diverse functions, such as cell adhesion, cell-cell signalling, glycoprotein turnover, and roles in inflammation and immune response. The encoded type 2 transmembrane protein may play a role in inflammatory and immune response.

Multiple transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been identified for this gene. This gene is closely linked to other CTL/CTLD superfamily members on chromosome 12p13 in the natural killer gene complex region.[2]

References

  1. ^ Bates EE, Fournier N, Garcia E, Valladeau J, Durand I, Pin JJ, Zurawski SM, Patel S, Abrams JS, Lebecque S, Garrone P, Saeland S (Sep 1999). "APCs express DCIR, a novel C-type lectin surface receptor containing an immunoreceptor tyrosine-based inhibitory motif". J Immunol. 163 (4): 1973–83. doi:10.4049/jimmunol.163.4.1973. PMID 10438934.
  2. ^ 2.0 2.1 "Entrez Gene: CLEC4A C-type lectin domain family 4, member A".

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