Preparation and Storage
Background: OCIL/CLEC2d
OCIL/CLEC2D, also known as lectin-like transcript-1 (LLT-1), is a type II transmembrane protein belonging to the natural killer cell receptor group of the C-type lectin superfamily. It is found on hematopoietic cells, osteoblasts, and chondrocytes. Human OCIL preferentially binds high molecular weight sulfated glycosaminoglycans and is a ligand for the single human NKR-P1A receptor (CD161). Human OCIL blocks osteoclast differentiation. Engagement of OCIL with CD161 on NK cells also inhibits NK cell-mediated cytotoxicity and IFN-gamma secretion.
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Long Name:
Osteoclast Inhibitory Lectin
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Entrez Gene IDs:
29121 (Human); 93694 (Mouse)
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Alternate Names:
CLAXLLT-1; CLEC2D; C-type lectin domain family 2 member D; C-type lectin domain family 2, member D; C-type lectin related f; Lectin-like NK cell receptor; Lectin-like transcript 1; LLT1; LLT1Osteoclast inhibitory lectin; OCIL; OCILmember D