OSCAR
Function
Regulator of osteoclastogenesis which plays an important bone-specific function in osteoclast differentiation.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the leukocyte receptor complex/polymeric immunoglobulin receptor (PIR/LRC) family.
Cellular localization
- Isoform 1
- Secreted
- Isoform 2
- Cell membrane
- Single-pass type I membrane protein
Alternative names
Osteoclast-associated immunoglobulin-like receptor, Osteoclast-associated receptor, hOSCAR, Polymeric immunoglobulin receptor 3, PIgR-3, PIgR3, Poly-Ig receptor 3, OSCAR