Dendritic Cell Associated C Type Lectin 1 (DCAL 2) ELISA Kit for Human

This gene encodes a member of the C-type lectin/C-type lectin-like domain (CTL/CTLD) superfamily. The encoded glycoprotein is a small type II membrane receptor with an extracellular C-type lectin-like domain fold and a cytoplasmic domain with an immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif. It functions as a pattern-recognition receptor that recognizes a variety of beta-1,3-linked and beta-1,6-linked glucans from fungi and plants, and in this way plays a role in innate immune response. Alternate transcriptional splice variants, encoding different isoforms, have been characterized. This gene is closely linked to other CTL/CTLD superfamily members on chromosome 12p13 in the natural killer gene complex region. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

dectin-1: Lectin that functions as pattern receptor specific for beta-1,3-linked and beta-1,6-linked glucans, such as cell wall constituents from pathogenic bacteria and fungi. Necessary for the TLR2-mediated inflammatory response and for TLR2-mediated activation of NF-kappa-B. Enhances cytokine production in macrophages and dendritic cells. Mediates production of reactive oxygen species in the cell. Mediates phagocytosis of C.albicans conidia. Binds T-cells in a way that does not involve their surface glycans and plays a role in T-cell activation. Stimulates T-cell proliferation. Up-regulated during differentiation from monocytes into dendritic cells. Isoform 5 interacts with RANBP9. 8 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.

Protein type: Membrane protein, integral

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 12p13.2

Cellular Component: cytoplasm; plasma membrane; integral to membrane

Molecular Function: metal ion binding; MHC protein binding; carbohydrate binding; pattern recognition receptor activity

Biological Process: T cell activation; innate immune response; carbohydrate mediated signaling; cell recognition; phagocytosis, recognition; pattern recognition receptor signaling pathway; defense response to protozoan; inflammatory response

Disease: Aspergillosis, Susceptibility To; Candidiasis, Familial, 4