C-type lectin-like domain (CTLD) of the type found in human dendritic cell (DC)-specific intercellular adhesion molecule 3-grabbing non-integrin (DC-SIGN) and the related receptor, DC-SIGN receptor (DC-SIGNR); CLECT_DC-SIGN_like: C-type lectin-like domain (CTLD) of the type found in human dendritic cell (DC)-specific intercellular adhesion molecule 3-grabbing non-integrin (DC-SIGN) and the related receptor, DC-SIGN receptor (DC-SIGNR). This group also contains proteins similar to hepatic asialoglycoprotein receptor (ASGP-R) and langerin in human. These proteins are type II membrane proteins with a CTLD ectodomain. CTLD refers to a domain homologous to the carbohydrate-recognition domains (CRDs) of the C-type lectins. DC-SIGN is thought to mediate the initial contact between dendritic cells and resting T cells, and may also mediate the rolling of DCs on epithelium. DC-SIGN and DC-SIGNR bind to oligosaccharides present on human tissues, as well as, on pathogens including parasites, bacteria, and viruses. DC-SIGN and DC-SIGNR bind to HIV enhancing viral infection of T cells. DC-SIGN and DC-SIGNR are homotetrameric, and contain four CTLDs stabilized by a coiled coil of alpha helices. The hepatic ASGP-R is an endocytic recycling receptor which binds and internalizes desialylated glycoproteins having a terminal galactose or N-acetylgalactosamine residues on their N-linked carbohydrate chains, via the clathrin-coated pit mediated endocytic pathway, and delivers them to lysosomes for degradation. It has been proposed that glycoproteins bearing terminal Sia (sialic acid) alpha2, 6GalNAc and Sia alpha2, 6Gal are endogenous ligands for ASGP-R and that ASGP-R participates in regulating the relative concentration of serum glycoproteins bearing alpha 2,6-linked Sia. The human ASGP-R is a hetero-oligomer composed of two subunits, both of which are found within this group. Langerin is expressed in a subset of dendritic leukocytes, the Langerhans cells (LC). Langerin induces the formation of Birbeck Granules (BGs) and associates with these BGs following internalization. Langerin binds, in a calcium-dependent manner, to glyco-conjugates containing mannose and related sugars mediating their uptake and degradation. Langerin molecules oligomerize as trimers with three CTLDs held together by a coiled-coil of alpha helices.

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gi 7657333   80 CPLNWEYFQSSCYFFSTDTISWALSLKNCSAMGAHLVVINSQEEQEFLSYKKPKMREFFIGLSDQVVEGQWQWVDGTPLT 159
Cdd:cd03590   1 CPTNWKSFQSSCYFFSTEKKSWEESRQFCEDMGAHLVIINSQEEQEFISKILSGNRSYWIGLSDEETEGEWKWVDGTPLN 80

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gi 7657333  160 KSLSFWDVGEPNN-IATLEDCATMRDSSnprQNWNDVTCFLNYFRICEM 207
Cdd:cd03590  81 SSKTFWHPGEPNNwGGGGEDCAELVYDS---GGWNDVPCNLEYRWICEK 126

C-type lectin-like domain (CTLD) of the type found in human dendritic cell (DC)-specific intercellular adhesion molecule 3-grabbing non-integrin (DC-SIGN) and the related receptor, DC-SIGN receptor (DC-SIGNR); CLECT_DC-SIGN_like: C-type lectin-like domain (CTLD) of the type found in human dendritic cell (DC)-specific intercellular adhesion molecule 3-grabbing non-integrin (DC-SIGN) and the related receptor, DC-SIGN receptor (DC-SIGNR). This group also contains proteins similar to hepatic asialoglycoprotein receptor (ASGP-R) and langerin in human. These proteins are type II membrane proteins with a CTLD ectodomain. CTLD refers to a domain homologous to the carbohydrate-recognition domains (CRDs) of the C-type lectins. DC-SIGN is thought to mediate the initial contact between dendritic cells and resting T cells, and may also mediate the rolling of DCs on epithelium. DC-SIGN and DC-SIGNR bind to oligosaccharides present on human tissues, as well as, on pathogens including parasites, bacteria, and viruses. DC-SIGN and DC-SIGNR bind to HIV enhancing viral infection of T cells. DC-SIGN and DC-SIGNR are homotetrameric, and contain four CTLDs stabilized by a coiled coil of alpha helices. The hepatic ASGP-R is an endocytic recycling receptor which binds and internalizes desialylated glycoproteins having a terminal galactose or N-acetylgalactosamine residues on their N-linked carbohydrate chains, via the clathrin-coated pit mediated endocytic pathway, and delivers them to lysosomes for degradation. It has been proposed that glycoproteins bearing terminal Sia (sialic acid) alpha2, 6GalNAc and Sia alpha2, 6Gal are endogenous ligands for ASGP-R and that ASGP-R participates in regulating the relative concentration of serum glycoproteins bearing alpha 2,6-linked Sia. The human ASGP-R is a hetero-oligomer composed of two subunits, both of which are found within this group. Langerin is expressed in a subset of dendritic leukocytes, the Langerhans cells (LC). Langerin induces the formation of Birbeck Granules (BGs) and associates with these BGs following internalization. Langerin binds, in a calcium-dependent manner, to glyco-conjugates containing mannose and related sugars mediating their uptake and degradation. Langerin molecules oligomerize as trimers with three CTLDs held together by a coiled-coil of alpha helices.

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gi 7657333   80 CPLNWEYFQSSCYFFSTDTISWALSLKNCSAMGAHLVVINSQEEQEFLSYKKPKMREFFIGLSDQVVEGQWQWVDGTPLT 159
Cdd:cd03590   1 CPTNWKSFQSSCYFFSTEKKSWEESRQFCEDMGAHLVIINSQEEQEFISKILSGNRSYWIGLSDEETEGEWKWVDGTPLN 80

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gi 7657333  160 KSLSFWDVGEPNN-IATLEDCATMRDSSnprQNWNDVTCFLNYFRICEM 207
Cdd:cd03590  81 SSKTFWHPGEPNNwGGGGEDCAELVYDS---GGWNDVPCNLEYRWICEK 126

Lectin C-type domain; This family includes both long and short form C-type

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gi 7657333     98 TISWALSLKNCSAMGAHLVVINSQEEQEFL-SYKKPKMREFFIGLSDQVVEGQWQWVDGTPLTKslSFWDvGEPNNIATL 176
Cdd:pfam00059   1 SKTWDEAREACRKLGGHLVSINSAEELDFLsSTLKKSNKYFWIGLTDRKNEGTWKWVDGSPVNY--TNWA-PEPNNNGEN 77

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gi 7657333    177 EDCATMRDSSnprQNWNDVTC-FLNYFrICEM 207
Cdd:pfam00059  78 EDCVELSSSS---GKWNDENCnSKNPF-VCEK 105

C-type lectin-like domain (CTLD) of the type found in human dendritic cell (DC)-specific intercellular adhesion molecule 3-grabbing non-integrin (DC-SIGN) and the related receptor, DC-SIGN receptor (DC-SIGNR); CLECT_DC-SIGN_like: C-type lectin-like domain (CTLD) of the type found in human dendritic cell (DC)-specific intercellular adhesion molecule 3-grabbing non-integrin (DC-SIGN) and the related receptor, DC-SIGN receptor (DC-SIGNR). This group also contains proteins similar to hepatic asialoglycoprotein receptor (ASGP-R) and langerin in human. These proteins are type II membrane proteins with a CTLD ectodomain. CTLD refers to a domain homologous to the carbohydrate-recognition domains (CRDs) of the C-type lectins. DC-SIGN is thought to mediate the initial contact between dendritic cells and resting T cells, and may also mediate the rolling of DCs on epithelium. DC-SIGN and DC-SIGNR bind to oligosaccharides present on human tissues, as well as, on pathogens including parasites, bacteria, and viruses. DC-SIGN and DC-SIGNR bind to HIV enhancing viral infection of T cells. DC-SIGN and DC-SIGNR are homotetrameric, and contain four CTLDs stabilized by a coiled coil of alpha helices. The hepatic ASGP-R is an endocytic recycling receptor which binds and internalizes desialylated glycoproteins having a terminal galactose or N-acetylgalactosamine residues on their N-linked carbohydrate chains, via the clathrin-coated pit mediated endocytic pathway, and delivers them to lysosomes for degradation. It has been proposed that glycoproteins bearing terminal Sia (sialic acid) alpha2, 6GalNAc and Sia alpha2, 6Gal are endogenous ligands for ASGP-R and that ASGP-R participates in regulating the relative concentration of serum glycoproteins bearing alpha 2,6-linked Sia. The human ASGP-R is a hetero-oligomer composed of two subunits, both of which are found within this group. Langerin is expressed in a subset of dendritic leukocytes, the Langerhans cells (LC). Langerin induces the formation of Birbeck Granules (BGs) and associates with these BGs following internalization. Langerin binds, in a calcium-dependent manner, to glyco-conjugates containing mannose and related sugars mediating their uptake and degradation. Langerin molecules oligomerize as trimers with three CTLDs held together by a coiled-coil of alpha helices.

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gi 7657333   80 CPLNWEYFQSSCYFFSTDTISWALSLKNCSAMGAHLVVINSQEEQEFLSYKKPKMREFFIGLSDQVVEGQWQWVDGTPLT 159
Cdd:cd03590   1 CPTNWKSFQSSCYFFSTEKKSWEESRQFCEDMGAHLVIINSQEEQEFISKILSGNRSYWIGLSDEETEGEWKWVDGTPLN 80

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gi 7657333  160 KSLSFWDVGEPNN-IATLEDCATMRDSSnprQNWNDVTCFLNYFRICEM 207
Cdd:cd03590  81 SSKTFWHPGEPNNwGGGGEDCAELVYDS---GGWNDVPCNLEYRWICEK 126

C-type lectin (CTL)/C-type lectin-like (CTLD) domain; CLECT: C-type lectin (CTL)/C-type lectin-like (CTLD) domain; protein domains homologous to the carbohydrate-recognition domains (CRDs) of the C-type lectins. This group is chiefly comprised of eukaryotic CTLDs, but contains some, as yet functionally uncharacterized, bacterial CTLDs. Many CTLDs are calcium-dependent carbohydrate binding modules; other CTLDs bind protein ligands, lipids, and inorganic surfaces, including CaCO3 and ice. Animal C-type lectins are involved in such functions as extracellular matrix organization, endocytosis, complement activation, pathogen recognition, and cell-cell interactions. For example: mannose-binding lectin and lung surfactant proteins A and D bind carbohydrates on surfaces (e.g. pathogens, allergens, necrotic, and apoptotic cells) and mediate functions associated with killing and phagocytosis; P (platlet)-, E (endothelial)-, and L (leukocyte)- selectins (sels) mediate the initial attachment, tethering, and rolling of lymphocytes on inflamed vascular walls enabling subsequent lymphocyte adhesion and transmigration. CTLDs may bind a variety of carbohydrate ligands including mannose, N-acetylglucosamine, galactose, N-acetylgalactosamine, and fucose. Several CTLDs bind to protein ligands, and only some of these binding interactions are Ca2+-dependent; including the CTLDs of Coagulation Factors IX/X (IX/X) and Von Willebrand Factor (VWF) binding proteins, and natural killer cell receptors. C-type lectins, such as lithostathine, and some type II antifreeze glycoproteins function in a Ca2+-independent manner to bind inorganic surfaces. Many proteins in this group contain a single CTLD; these CTLDs associate with each other through several different surfaces to form dimers, trimers, or tetramers, from which ligand-binding sites project in different orientations. Various vertebrate type 1 transmembrane proteins including macrophage mannose receptor, endo180, phospholipase A2 receptor, and dendritic and epithelial cell receptor (DEC205) have extracellular domains containing 8 or more CTLDs; these CTLDs remain in the parent model. In some members (IX/X and VWF binding proteins), a loop extends to the adjoining domain to form a loop-swapped dimer. A similar conformation is seen in the macrophage mannose receptor CRD4's putative non-sugar bound form of the domain in the acid environment of the endosome. Lineage specific expansions of CTLDs have occurred in several animal lineages including Drosophila melanogaster and Caenorhabditis elegans; these CTLDs also remain in the parent model.

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gi 7657333   90 SCYFFSTDTISWALSLKNCSAMGAHLVVINSQEEQEFLS--YKKPKMREFFIGLSDQVVEGQWQWVDGTPLTkSLSFWDV 167
Cdd:cd00037   1 SCYKFSTEKLTWEEAQEYCRSLGGHLASIHSEEENDFLAslLKKSSSSDVWIGLNDLSSEGTWKWSDGSPLV-DYTNWAP 79

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gi 7657333  168 GEPNNiATLEDCATMrdSSNPRQNWNDVTCFLNYFRICEM 207
Cdd:cd00037  80 GEPNP-GGSEDCVVL--SSSSDGKWNDVSCSSKLPFICEK 116

C-type lectin-like domain (CTLD) of the type found in natural killer cell receptors (NKRs); CLECT_NK_receptors_like: C-type lectin-like domain (CTLD) of the type found in natural killer cell receptors (NKRs), including proteins similar to oxidized low density lipoprotein (OxLDL) receptor (LOX-1), CD94, CD69, NKG2-A and -D, osteoclast inhibitory lectin (OCIL), dendritic cell-associated C-type lectin-1 (dectin-1), human myeloid inhibitory C-type lectin-like receptor (MICL), mast cell-associated functional antigen (MAFA), killer cell lectin-like receptors: subfamily F, member 1 (KLRF1) and subfamily B, member 1 (KLRB1), and lys49 receptors. CTLD refers to a domain homologous to the carbohydrate-recognition domains (CRDs) of the C-type lectins. NKRs are variously associated with activation or inhibition of natural killer (NK) cells. Activating NKRs stimulate cytolysis by NK cells of virally infected or transformed cells; inhibitory NKRs block cytolysis upon recognition of markers of healthy self cells. Most Lys49 receptors are inhibitory; some are stimulatory. OCIL inhibits NK cell function via binding to the receptor NKRP1D. Murine OCIL in addition to inhibiting NK cell function inhibits osteoclast differentiation. MAFA clusters with the type I Fc epsilon receptor (FcepsilonRI) and inhibits the mast cells secretory response to FcepsilonRI stimulus. CD72 is a negative regulator of B cell receptor signaling. NKG2D is an activating receptor for stress-induced antigens; human NKG2D ligands include the stress induced MHC-I homologs, MICA, MICB, and ULBP family of glycoproteins Several NKRs have a carbohydrate-binding capacity which is not mediated through calcium ions (e.g. OCIL binds a range of high molecular weight sulfated glycosaminoglycans including dextran sulfate, fucoidan, and gamma-carrageenan sugars). Dectin-1 binds fungal beta-glucans and in involved in the innate immune responses to fungal pathogens. MAFA binds saccharides having terminal alpha-D mannose residues in a calcium-dependent manner. LOX-1 is the major receptor for OxLDL in endothelial cells and thought to play a role in the pathology of atherosclerosis. Some NKRs exist as homodimers (e.g.Lys49, NKG2D, CD69, LOX-1) and some as heterodimers (e.g. CD94/NKG2A). Dectin-1 can function as a monomer in vitro.

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gi 7657333   80 CPLNWEYFQSSCYFFSTDTISWALSLKNCSAMGAHLVVINSQEEQEFLSyKKPKMREFFIGLSDQVVEGQWQWVDGTPLT 159
Cdd:cd03593   1 CPKDWICYGNKCYYFSMEKKTWNESKEACSSKNSSLLKIDDEEELEFLQ-SQIGSSSYWIGLSREKSEKPWKWIDGSPLN 79

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gi 7657333  160 KSLSF 164
Cdd:cd03593  80 NLFNI 84

C-type lectin-like domain (CTLD) of the type found in human collectins including lung surfactant proteins A and D, mannose- or mannan binding lectin (MBL), and CL-L1 (collectin liver 1); CLECT_collectin_like: C-type lectin-like domain (CTLD) of the type found in human collectins including lung surfactant proteins A and D, mannose- or mannan binding lectin (MBL), and CL-L1 (collectin liver 1). CTLD refers to a domain homologous to the carbohydrate-recognition domains (CRDs) of the C-type lectins. The CTLDs of these collectins bind carbohydrates on surfaces (e.g. pathogens, allergens, necrotic, or apoptotic cells) and mediate functions associated with killing and phagocytosis. MBPs recognize high mannose oligosaccharides in a calcium dependent manner, bind to a broad range of pathogens, and trigger cell killing by activating the complement pathway. MBP also acts directly as an opsonin. SP-A and SP-D in addition to functioning as host defense components, are components of pulmonary surfactant which play a role in surfactant homeostasis. Pulmonary surfactant is a phospholipid-protein complex which reduces the surface tension within the lungs. SP-A binds the major surfactant lipid: dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine (DPPC). SP-D binds two minor components of surfactant that contain sugar moieties: glucosylceramide and phosphatidylinositol (PI). MBP and SP-A, -D monomers are homotrimers with an N-terminal collagen region and three CTLDs. Multiple homotrimeric units associate to form supramolecular complexes. MBL deficiency results in an increased susceptibility to a large number of different infections and to inflammatory disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis.

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gi 7657333  105 LKNCSAMGAHLVVINSQEEQEFL-SYKKPKMREFFIGLSDQVVEGQWQWVDGTPLTksLSFWDVGEPNNIATLEDCATMR 183
Cdd:cd03591  17 QKLCSEAGGTLAMPRNAAENAAIaSYVKKGNTYAFIGITDLETEGQFVYLDGGPLT--YTNWKPGEPNNAGGGEDCVEMY 94

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gi 7657333  184 DSSnprqNWNDVTCFLNYFRICE 206
Cdd:cd03591  95 TSG----KWNDVACNLTRLFVCE 113

C-type lectin-like domain (CTLD) of the type found in chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan core proteins; CLECT_CSPGs: C-type lectin-like domain (CTLD) of the type found in chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan core proteins (CSPGs) in human and chicken aggrecan, frog brevican, and zebra fish dermacan. CTLD refers to a domain homologous to the carbohydrate-recognition domains (CRDs) of the C-type lectins. In cartilage, aggrecan forms cartilage link protein stabilized aggregates with hyaluronan (HA). These aggregates contribute to the tissue's load bearing properties. Aggregates having other CSPGs substituting for aggrecan may contribute to the structural integrity of many different tissues. Xenopus brevican is expressed in the notochord and the brain during early embryogenesis. Zebra fish dermacan is expressed in dermal bones and may play a role in dermal bone development. CSPGs do contain LINK domain(s) which bind HA. These LINK domains are considered by one classification system to be a variety of CTLD, but are omitted from this hierarchical classification based on insignificant sequence similarity.

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gi 7657333   80 CPLNWEYFQSSCYFFSTDTISWALSLKNCSAMGAHLVVINSQEEQEFLSYKKPKMRefFIGLSDQVVEGQWQWVDGTPLt 159
Cdd:cd03588   1 CEEGWDKFQGHCYRHFPDRETWEDAERRCREQQGHLSSIVTPEEQEFVNNNAQDYQ--WIGLNDRTIEGDFRWSDGHPL- 77

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gi 7657333  160 kSLSFWDVGEPNN-IATLEDCATMrdSSNPRQNWNDVTCflNY 201
Cdd:cd03588  78 -QFENWRPNQPDNfFATGEDCVVM--IWHEEGEWNDVPC--NY 115

C-type lectin-like domain (CTLD) of the type found in Human REG-1 (lithostathine), REG-4, and avian eggshell-specific proteins: ansocalcin, structhiocalcin-1(SCA-1), and -2(SCA-2); CLECT_REG-1_like: C-type lectin-like domain (CTLD) of the type found in Human REG-1 (lithostathine), REG-4, and avian eggshell-specific proteins: ansocalcin, structhiocalcin-1(SCA-1), and -2(SCA-2). CTLD refers to a domain homologous to the carbohydrate-recognition domains (CRDs) of the C-type lectins. REG-1 is a proliferating factor which participates in various kinds of tissue regeneration including pancreatic beta-cell regeneration, regeneration of intestinal mucosa, regeneration of motor neurons, and perhaps in tissue regeneration of damaged heart. REG-1 may play a role on the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease and in the development of gastric cancers. Its expression is correlated with reduced survival from early-stage colorectal cancer. REG-1 also binds and aggregates several bacterial strains from the intestinal flora and it has been suggested that it is involved in the control of the intestinal bacterial ecosystem. Rat lithostathine has calcium carbonate crystal inhibitor activity in vitro. REG-IV is unregulated in pancreatic, gastric, hepatocellular, and prostrate adenocarcinomas. REG-IV activates the EGF receptor/Akt/AP-1 signaling pathway in colorectal carcinoma. Ansocalcin, SCA-1 and -2 are found at high concentration in the calcified egg shell layer of goose and ostrich, respectively and tend to form aggregates. Ansocalcin nucleates calcite crystal aggregates in vitro.

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gi 7657333   80 CPLNWEYFQSSCYFFSTDTISWALSLKNCSAM--GAHLVVINSQEEQ----EFLSYKKPKMREFFIGLSDQVVEGQWQWV 153
Cdd:cd03594   1 CPKGWLPYKGNCYGYFRQPLSWSDAELFCQKYgpGAHLASIHSPAEAaaiaSLISSYQKAYQPVWIGLHDPQQSRGWEWS 80

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gi 7657333  154 DGTPLTksLSFWDVGEPnnIATLEDCATMRDSSNpRQNWNDVTC 197
Cdd:cd03594  81 DGSKLD--YRSWDRNPP--YARGGYCAELSRSTG-FLKWNDANC 119

C-type lectin-like domain (CTLD) of the type found in the tetranectin (TN), cartilage derived C-type lectin (CLECSF1), and stem cell growth factor (SCGF); CLECT_tetranectin_like: C-type lectin-like domain (CTLD) of the type found in the tetranectin (TN), cartilage derived C-type lectin (CLECSF1), and stem cell growth factor (SCGF). CTLD refers to a domain homologous to the carbohydrate-recognition domains (CRDs) of the C-type lectins. TN binds to plasminogen and stimulates activation of plasminogen, playing a key role in the regulation of proteolytic processes. The TN CTLD binds two calcium ions. Its calcium free form binds to various kringle-like protein ligands. Two residues involved in the coordination of calcium are critical for the binding of TN to the fourth kringle (K4) domain of plasminogen (Plg K4). TN binds the kringle 1-4 form of angiostatin (AST K1-4). AST K1-4 is a fragment of Plg, commonly found in cancer tissues. TN inhibits the binding of Plg and AST K1-4 to the extracellular matrix (EMC) of endothelial cells and counteracts the antiproliferative effects of AST K1-4 on these cells. TN also binds the tenth kringle domain of apolipoprotein (a). In addition, TN binds fibrin and complex polysaccharides in a Ca2+ dependent manner. The binding site for complex sulfated polysaccharides is N-terminal to the CTLD. TN is homotrimeric; N-terminal to the CTLD is an alpha helical domain responsible for trimerization of monomeric units. TN may modulate angiogenesis through interactions with angiostatin and coagulation through interaction with fibrin. TN may play a role in myogenesis and in bone development. Mice having a deletion in the TN gene exhibit a kyphotic spine abnormality. TN is a useful prognostic marker of certain cancer types. CLECSF1 is expressed in cartilage tissue, which is primarily intracellular matrix (ECM), and is a candidate for organizing ECM. SCGF is strongly expressed in bone marrow and is a cytokine for primitive hematopoietic progenitor cells.

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gi 7657333   91 CYFFSTDTISWALSLKNCSAMGAHLVVINSQEEQEFLS-YKK---PKMREFFIGLSDQVVEGQWQWVDGTPLtkSLSFWD 166
Cdd:cd03596  11 CYLVSEETKHYHEASEDCIARGGTLATPRDSDENDALRdYVKasvPGNWEVWLGINDMVAEGKWVDVNGSPI--SYFNWE 88

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gi 7657333  167 ---VGEPNNiATLEDCATMRDSSNPRqnWNDVTC--FLNYfrICE 206
Cdd:cd03596  89 reiTAQPDG-GKRENCVALSSSAQGK--WFDEDCrrEKPY--VCE 128

C-type lectin (CTL)/C-type lectin-like (CTLD) domain subgroup 1; a subgroup of protein domains homologous to the carbohydrate-recognition domains (CRDs) of the C-type lectins; CLECT_1: C-type lectin (CTL)/C-type lectin-like (CTLD) domain subgroup 1; a subgroup of protein domains homologous to the carbohydrate-recognition domains (CRDs) of the C-type lectins. Many CTLDs are calcium-dependent carbohydrate binding modules; other CTLDs bind protein ligands, lipids, and inorganic surfaces including CaCO3 and ice. Animal C-type lectins are involved in such functions as extracellular matrix organization, endocytosis, complement activation, pathogen recognition, and cell-cell interactions. CTLDs may bind a variety of carbohydrate ligands including mannose, N-acetylglucosamine, galactose, N-acetylgalactosamine, and fucose. CTLDs associate with each other through several different surfaces to form dimers, trimers, or tetramers from which ligand-binding sites project in different orientations. In some CTLDs a loop extends to the adjoining domain to form a loop-swapped dimer.

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gi 7657333   92 YFFSTDTISWALSLKNCSAMGAHLVVINSQEE-QEFLSYKKPKMREFFIGLSDQVveGQWQWVDGTPLTksLSFWDVGEP 170
Cdd:cd03602   3 FYLVNESKTWSEAQQYCRENYTDLATVQNQEDnALLSNLSRVSNSAAWIGLYRDV--DSWRWSDGSESS--FRNWNTFQP 78

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gi 7657333  171 NNIatlEDCATMRdsSNPRqnWNDVTCFLNYFRIC 205
Cdd:cd03602  79 FGQ---GDCATMY--SSGR--WYAALCSALKPFIC 106