CLEC16A

2327474374ENSG00000038532ENSMUSG00000068663Q2KHT3Q80U30NM_001243403NM_015226NM_001204229NM_177562NP_001230332NP_056041NP_001191158NP_808230C-type lectin domain family 16, also known as CLEC16A, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CLEC16A gene. C-type lectin domain family 16, also known as CLEC16A, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CLEC16A gene. Little is known regarding the function of the CLEC16A protein, however it is shown to be highly expressed on B-lymphocytes, natural killer (NK) and dendritic cells. Despite its name CLEC16A may not function as a lectin because its C-type lectin domain is only 20 amino-acids long. Polymorphisms in the CLEC16A gene are associated with an increased risk of multiple sclerosis as well as type I diabetes.