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CLEC2B

C-type lectin domain family 2 member B is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CLEC2B 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 function as a cell activation antigen. An alternative splice variant has been described but its full-length sequence has not been determined. This gene is closely linked to other CTL/CTLD superfamily members on chromosome 12p13 in the natural killer gene complex region.[2]

References

References

  1. Hamann J, Montgomery KT, Lau S, Kucherlapati R, van Lier RA (Mar 1997). “AICL: a new activation-induced antigen encoded by the human NK gene complex”. Immunogenetics. 45 (5): 295–300. doi:10.1007/s002510050208. PMID 9038101.
  2. 2.0 2.1 “Entrez Gene: CLEC2B C-type lectin domain family 2, member B”.
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