Rabbit anti-Human CLEC4D Polyclonal Antibody

Uniprot Id

Q8WXI8

Target Species

Human

Target Name

CLEC4D

Target Full Name

C-type lectin domain family 4 member D

Target Function

Calcium-dependent lectin that acts as a pattern recognition receptor (PRR) of the innate immune system: recognizes damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) of pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) of bacteria and fungi. The PAMPs include alpha-mannans on C.albicans hypheas and mycobacterial trehalose 6,6'-dimycolate (TDM). Interacts with signaling adapter Fc receptor gamma chain/FCER1G, likely via CLEC4E, to form a functional complex in myeloid cells. Binding of mycobacterial TDM or C.albicans alpha-mannans to this receptor complex leads to phosphorylation of the immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif (ITAM) of FCER1G, triggering activation of SYK, CARD9 and NF-kappa-B, consequently driving maturation of antigen-presenting cells and shaping antigen-specific priming of T-cells toward effector T-helper 1 and T-helper 17 cell subtypes. The heterodimer formed with CLEC6A is active against fungal infection. Functions as an endocytic receptor. May be involved in antigen uptake at the site of infection, either for clearance of the antigen, or for processing and further presentation to T-cells.

Target Subcellular Location

Cell membrane; Single-pass type II membrane protein.

Target Tissue Specificity

Expressed weakly in peripheral blood leukocytes, bone marrow and spleen. Expression is confined mostly in monocytes and macrophage and seems to be up-regulated by IL-6, IL-10, TNF-alpha and IFN-gamma.

Target Research Area

Immunology

Target Synonyms

C type (calcium dependent; carbohydrate recognition domain) lectin; superfamily member 8; C type lectin domain family 4; member D; C type lectin like receptor 6; C type lectin receptor; C type lectin superfamily member 8; C-type lectin domain family 4 member D; C-type lectin superfamily member 8; C-type lectin-like receptor 6; CLC4D_HUMAN; CLEC 6; CLEC-6; Clec4d; CLEC6; CLECSF8; lectin; C type; superfamily member 8; Macrophage C type lectin; MCL; MGC40078; MPCL

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. This gene is closely linked to other CTL/CTLD superfamily members on chromosome 12p13 in the natural killer gene complex region.