Recombinant Human L-selectin (SELL), Truncated

Uniprot Id

P14151

Target Species

Human

Target Name

SELL

Target Full Name

L-selectin

Target Function

Calcium-dependent lectin that mediates cell adhesion by binding to glycoproteins on neighboring cells. Mediates the adherence of lymphocytes to endothelial cells of high endothelial venules in peripheral lymph nodes. Promotes initial tethering and rolling of leukocytes in endothelia.

Target Subcellular Location

Cell membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein.

Target Protein Families

Selectin/LECAM family

Target Tissue Specificity

Expressed in B-cell lines and T-lymphocytes.

Target Synonyms

SELL; LNHR; LYAM1; L-selectin; CD62 antigen-like family member L; Leukocyte adhesion molecule 1; LAM-1; Leukocyte surface antigen Leu-8; Leukocyte-endothelial cell adhesion molecule 1; LECAM1; Lymph node homing receptor; TQ1; gp90-MEL; CD antigen CD62L

Target Background

This gene encodes a cell surface adhesion molecule that belongs to a family of adhesion/homing receptors. The encoded protein contains a C-type lectin-like domain, a calcium-binding epidermal growth factor-like domain, and two short complement-like repeats. The gene product is required for binding and subsequent rolling of leucocytes on endothelial cells, facilitating their migration into secondary lymphoid organs and inflammation sites. Single-nucleotide polymorphisms in this gene have been associated with various diseases including immunoglobulin A nephropathy. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been found for this gene.