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Gene Symbol:
CD163 Homo sapiens Homo sapiens
Full name:
CD163 molecule
Synonyms:
M130, MM130, SCARI1, scavenger receptor cysteine-rich type 1 protein M130, hemoglobin scavenger receptor, macrophage-associated antigen
Genomic Location:
Chr 12: 7514676-7547681
Description:
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the scavenger receptor cysteine-rich (SRCR) superfamily, and is exclusively expressed in monocytes and macrophages. It functions as an acute phase-regulated receptor involved in the clearance and endocytosis of hemoglobin/haptoglobin complexes by macrophages, and may thereby protect tissues from free ...
Orthologs:
Mus musculus Rattus norvegicus Macaca mulatta Gallus gallus Pan troglodytes Canis lupus familiaris Bos taurus
External Links:
Entrez Gene
Transcription Factor
Binding Sites:
miRNA binding sites
(Source: TargetScan):
Cytogenetic Map:
chr 12
12p13.31