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Domain

The Ig-like V-set domain comprises three loops analogous to the complementarity-determining regions (CDR) of Ig variable domains, which are responsible for engaging IgM. Mediates multivalent interactions with the CH4 domains of pentameric IgM, facilitating receptor clustering and signaling.

Function

High-affinity Fc receptor for immunoglobulin M (IgM), both secreted and membrane-bound IgM (PubMed:19858324, PubMed:22675200, PubMed:36949194, PubMed:37095205). Primarily regulates IgM transport and homeostasis. In lymphoid cells, enables exocytosis of membrane-bound IgM on the plasma membrane as well as endocytosis of IgM-antigen complexes toward lysosomes for degradation. In mucosal epithelium, mediates retrotranscytosis of antigen-IgM complexes across mucosal M cells toward antigen-presenting cells in mucosal lymphoid tissues (PubMed:21908732, PubMed:28230186). Triggers costimulatory signaling and mediates most of IgM effector functions involved in B cell development and primary immune response to infection. Likely limits tonic IgM BCR signaling to self-antigens for proper negative selection of autoreactive B cells in the bone marrow and for the maintenance of regulatory B cell pool in peripheral lymphoid organs. Mediates antibody responses to T cell-dependent and T cell-independent antigens and promotes induction of an efficient neutralizing IgG response. Engages in cross-talk with antigen-receptor signaling via the non-canonical NF-kappa-B, MAP kinases and calcium signaling pathways (PubMed:19858324, PubMed:22675200, PubMed:25601920, PubMed:30840890).

Post-translational modifications

Phosphorylated on both Tyr and Ser residues.

O-glycosylated. Sialylated. O-linked glycans regulate trafficking to the plasma membrane.

Tissue specificity

Expressed by CD19-positive B cells and CD4-positive and CD8-positive T cell populations in primary and secondary lymphoid tissues (at protein level). Among B cell subsets, detected in a subset of bone marrow pro- and pre-B cells, in most follicular and memory B cells and in a small subset of germinal center B cells (at protein level). Expressed at lower levels in CD56-positive NK cells (at protein level) (PubMed:19858324, PubMed:21908732, PubMed:22675200, PubMed:30840890). Expressed in lymph nodes, lung, thymus and kidneys. Very weak expression detected in spleen, liver, heart, and salivary gland.

Cellular localization

  • Cell membrane
  • Single-pass membrane protein
  • Early endosome membrane
  • Single-pass membrane protein
  • Golgi apparatus
  • trans-Golgi network membrane
  • Single-pass membrane protein
  • Lysosome membrane
  • Single-pass membrane protein
  • Continuously recycles between cytoplasmic pool and the plasma membrane to bind as much IgM as possible.
  • Isoform 3
  • Secreted
  • Detected in the serum.

Alternative names

FAIM3, TOSO, FCMR, Immunoglobulin mu Fc receptor, IgM FcR, Fas apoptotic inhibitory molecule 3, Regulator of Fas-induced apoptosis Toso

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Immuno-oncology

Molecular weight

43146Da

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