SIGLEC14
Function
Putative adhesion molecule. Sialic acid-binding paired receptor which may activate associated receptors.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the immunoglobulin superfamily. SIGLEC (sialic acid binding Ig-like lectin) family.
Tissue Specificity
Mainly expressed in hematopoietic tissues including bone marrow, spleen and fetal liver. Also detected in lung and testis.
Cellular localization
- Cell membrane
- Single-pass type I membrane protein
Alternative names
UNQ294/PRO333, SIGLEC14, Sialic acid-binding Ig-like lectin 14, Siglec-14