DEC-205
Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-013017
A C-type lectin receptor expressed on the surface of dendritic cells and some other immune cells. It functions in antigen capture and presentation, facilitating the initiation of immune responses. This receptor is involved in endocytosis of antigens for processing and subsequent display to T lymphocytes.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CHM-013017 |
|---|---|
| Field | Chemistry |
| Subject | Chemistry and Human Health |
| Synonyms | CD205 |
| References | PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1155 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03) |
| See also | Dendritic cell |
Record as JSON
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