Rabbit anti-Human COLEC12 Polyclonal Antibody

Uniprot Id

Q5KU26

Target Species

Human

Target Name

COLEC12

Target Full Name

Collectin-12

Target Function

Scavenger receptor that displays several functions associated with host defense. Promotes binding and phagocytosis of Gram-positive, Gram-negative bacteria and yeast. Mediates the recognition, internalization and degradation of oxidatively modified low density lipoprotein (oxLDL) by vascular endothelial cells. Binds to several carbohydrates including Gal-type ligands, D-galactose, L- and D-fucose, GalNAc, T and Tn antigens in a calcium-dependent manner and internalizes specifically GalNAc in nurse-like cells. Binds also to sialyl Lewis X or a trisaccharide and asialo-orosomucoid (ASOR). May also play a role in the clearance of amyloid-beta in Alzheimer disease.

Target Subcellular Location

Membrane; Single-pass type II membrane protein. Note=Forms clusters on the cell surface.

Target Tissue Specificity

Expressed in perivascular macrophages. Expressed in plaques-surrounding reactive astrocytes and in perivascular astrocytes associated with cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) in the temporal cortex of Alzheimer patient (at protein level). Strongly expressed

Target Synonyms

CL P1; CL-P1; CLP1; COL12_HUMAN; COLEC 12; colec12; Collectin placenta 1; Collectin placenta protein 1; Collectin sub family member 12; Collectin-12; hCL P1; hCL-P1; NSR2; Nurse cell scavenger receptor 2; SCARA4; Scavenger receptor class A member 4; Scavenger receptor with C type lectin; Scavenger receptor with C-type lectin; SRCL

Target Background

This gene encodes a member of the C-lectin family, proteins that possess collagen-like sequences and carbohydrate recognition domains. This protein is a scavenger receptor that displays several functions associated with host defense. It can bind to carbohydrate antigens on microorganisms, facilitating their recognition and removal. It also mediates the recognition, internalization, and degradation of oxidatively modified low density lipoprotein by vascular endothelial cells.