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SIGLEC6

Domain

Contains 1 copy of a cytoplasmic motif that is referred to as the immunoreceptor tyrosine-based inhibitor motif (ITIM). This motif is involved in modulation of cellular responses. The phosphorylated ITIM motif can bind the SH2 domain of several SH2-containing phosphatases.

Function

Putative adhesion molecule that mediates sialic-acid dependent binding to cells. Binds to alpha-2,6-linked sialic acid. The sialic acid recognition site may be masked by cis interactions with sialic acids on the same cell surface.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the immunoglobulin superfamily. SIGLEC (sialic acid binding Ig-like lectin) family.

Tissue specificity

Expressed at high levels in placenta (cyto- and syncytiotrophoblastic cells) and at lower levels in spleen, peripheral blood leukocytes (predominantly B-cells) and small intestine.

Cellular localization

  • Isoform 1
  • Cell membrane
  • Single-pass type I membrane protein
  • Isoform 2
  • Secreted

Alternative names

  • Sialic acid-binding Ig-like lectin 6
  • Siglec-6
  • CD33 antigen-like 1
  • CDw327
  • Obesity-binding protein 1
  • OB-BP1
  • SIGLEC6
  • CD33L
  • CD33L1
  • OBBP1

Target type

Proteins

Molecular weight

49913Da