Recombinant Human Hematopoietic cell signal transducer (HCST), Truncated

Uniprot Id

Q9UBK5

Target Species

Human

Target Name

HCST

Target Full Name

Hematopoietic cell signal transducer

Target Function

Transmembrane adapter protein which associates with KLRK1 to form an activation receptor KLRK1-HCST in lymphoid and myeloid cells; this receptor plays a major role in triggering cytotoxicity against target cells expressing cell surface ligands such as MHC class I chain-related MICA and MICB, and UL16-binding proteins (ULBPs); these ligands are up-regulated by stress conditions and pathological state such as viral infection and tumor transformation. Functions as docking site for PI3-kinase PIK3R1 and GRB2. Interaction of ULBPs with KLRK1-HCST triggers calcium mobilization and activation of the PIK3R1, MAP2K/ERK, and JAK2/STAT5 signaling pathways. Both PIK3R1 and GRB2 are required for full KLRK1-HCST-mediated activation and ultimate killing of target cells. In NK cells, KLRK1-HCST signaling directly induces cytotoxicity and enhances cytokine production initiated via DAP12/TYROBP-associated receptors. In T-cells, it provides primarily costimulation for TCR-induced signals. KLRK1-HCST receptor plays a role in immune surveillance against tumors and is required for cytolysis of tumors cells; indeed, melanoma cells that do not express KLRK1 ligands escape from immune surveillance mediated by NK cells

Target Subcellular Location

Membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein.

Target Protein Families

DAP10 family

Target Tissue Specificity

Predominantly expressed in hemopoietic cells such as NK cells, subset of T-cells and monocytes. Detected in leukocytes, spleen, and thymus.

Target Synonyms

HCST; DAP10; KAP10; PIK3AP; UNQ587/PRO1157; Hematopoietic cell signal transducer; DNAX-activation protein 10; Membrane protein DAP10; Transmembrane adapter protein KAP10