Biotin Anti-CD200R antibody [EPR22480-87] (Detector)

Supplementary information

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CD200R also known as CD200 receptor is a protein expressed mainly on myeloid cells including macrophages dendritic cells and certain T cells. The protein has a molecular mass of approximately 62 kDa. This receptor is a type I membrane glycoprotein that plays an important role in immune system regulation. It binds to its ligand CD200 protein found on various cell types such as neurons epithelial cells and some immune cells to mediate suppressive effects on the immune response.

Biological function summary

CD200R plays a significant role in controlling the immune response by acting as an inhibitory receptor. When activated it sends signals that dampen immune cell activity which can prevent overactive immune responses and promote tissue homeostasis. This receptor is not part of a large receptor complex but interacts directly with its ligand CD200 to initiate signaling cascades that modulate immune functions. Its primary role lies in preventing unnecessary inflammation and autoimmunity through negative regulation of macrophage activation.

Pathways

CD200R is involved in the regulatory pathways of the immune system. It participates in pathways that manage immune tolerance and its interactions impact pathways related to inflammation control and tissue repair. The CD200R signaling cascades intersect with pathways involving other immune-modulatory proteins such as CD200R1 and CD200R3 which contribute to cellular communication in the immune environment. These pathways play critical roles in downregulating inflammatory responses and maintaining immune balance.

CD200R holds relevance for conditions involving immune dysregulation. It is connected to autoimmune disorders and atopic dermatitis. For example in atopic dermatitis altered expression or function of CD200R may lead to improper immune responses contributing to inflammation. Furthermore CD200R agonists which are molecules that mimic the function of CD200 are an area of interest for developing therapeutic strategies to modulate immune responses. Related proteins such as CD200 and its other receptor variants play active roles in these disorders highlighting the importance of their balanced function to maintain immune homeostasis.