KIR2DL5A
Function
Receptor on natural killer (NK) cells for HLA-C alleles. 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
CD158f1, CD158F, CD158F1, KIR2DL5, KIR2DL5A, Killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptor 2DL5A