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SELL selectin L

Gene ID: 6402, updated on 19-Sep-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: TQ1; LAM1; LEU8; LNHR; LSEL; CD62L; LYAM1; PLNHR; LECAM1

Summary

This gene encodes a cell surface adhesion molecule that belongs to a family of adhesion/homing receptors. The encoded protein contains a C-type lectin-like domain, a calcium-binding epidermal growth factor-like domain, and two short complement-like repeats. The gene product is required for binding and subsequent rolling of leucocytes on endothelial cells, facilitating their migration into secondary lymphoid organs and inflammation sites. Single-nucleotide polymorphisms in this gene have been associated with various diseases including immunoglobulin A nephropathy. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2009]

Associated conditions

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Genomic context

Location:
1q24.2
Sequence:
Chromosome: 1; NC_000001.11 (169690667..169711620, complement)
Total number of exons:
9

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