KIR2DL2
Function
Receptor on natural killer (NK) cells for HLA-Cw1, 3, 7, and 8 allotypes. Inhibits the activity of NK cells thus preventing cell lysis.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the immunoglobulin superfamily.
Cellular localization
- Cell membrane
- Single-pass type I membrane protein
Alternative names
CD158b1, CD158B1, NKAT6, KIR2DL2, Killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptor 2DL2, CD158 antigen-like family member B1, Natural killer-associated transcript 6, p58 natural killer cell receptor clone CL-43, NKAT-6, p58 NK receptor CL-43