This gene encodes a member of the CD300 protein family. Members of this family are cell surface glycoproteins with a single IgV-like extracellular domain, and are involved in the regulation of immune response. The encoded protein is an inhibitory receptor. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2014],
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Function:
Function:Acts as an inhibitory receptor for myeloid cells and mast cells. Inhibits osteoclast formation.,PTM:Phosphorylated on tyrosine.,similarity:Belongs to the CD300 family.,similarity:Contains 1 Ig-like V-type (immunoglobulin-like) domain.,subunit:Interacts with PTPN6/SHP-1 in a tyrosine phosphorylation dependent manner.,tissue specificity:Highly expressed in spleen, peripheral blood leukocte and monocyte, and lung. Weakly expressed in thymus, heart, brain, placenta, liver, skeletal muscle, kidney, pancreas, prostate, testis, ovary, small intestine or colon. Expressed selectively in monocytes and monocyte-related cells.,
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Cellular Localization:
Cell membrane ; Single-pass type I membrane protein .
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Tissue Expression:
Highly expressed in spleen, peripheral blood leukocyte and monocyte, and lung. Weakly expressed in thymus, heart, brain, placenta, liver, skeletal muscle, kidney, pancreas, prostate, testis, ovary, small intestine or colon. Expressed selectively in monocytes and monocyte-related cells.