Rabbit anti-Human CD303/BDCA-2 Monoclonal Antibody

Uniprot Id

Q8WTT0

Target Species

Human

Target Name

CLEC4C

Target Full Name

C-type lectin domain family 4 member C

Target Function

Lectin-type cell surface receptor which may play a role in antigen capturing by dendritic cells. Specifically recognizes non-sialylated galactose-terminated biantennary glycans containing the trisaccharide epitope Gal(beta1-3/4)GlcNAc(beta1-2)Man. Binds to serum IgG. Efficiently targets ligand into antigen-processing and peptide-loading compartments for presentation to T-cells. May mediate potent inhibition of induction of IFN-alpha/beta expression in plasmacytoid dendritic cells. May act as a signaling receptor that activates protein-tyrosine kinases and mobilizes intracellular calcium.

Target Subcellular Location

Cell membrane; Single-pass type II membrane protein.

Target Tissue Specificity

Expressed in plasmacytoid dendritic cells (PDCs). Constitutively expressed in immature monocyte-derived dendritic cells (iMDDC) and is significantly down-regulated upon maturation with LPS but not with TNF-alpha.

Target Research Area

Immunology

Target Synonyms

CLEC4C; BDCA2; CLECSF11; CLECSF7; DLEC; HECL; UNQ9361/PRO34150C-type lectin domain family 4 member C; Blood dendritic cell antigen 2; BDCA-2; C-type lectin superfamily member 7; Dendritic lectin; CD antigen CD303

Target Background

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 dendritic cell function. Two transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been identified for this gene.