Preferred Label : DC-Specific ICAM-3 Grabbing Nonintegrin;
MeSH definition : A pathogen pattern recognition receptor and C-type lectin expressed on the surface
of immature DENDRITIC CELLS (DCs). It also functions as a high-affinity receptor for
intercellular adhesion molecules ICAM-2 and ICAM-3 to initiate the primary IMMUNE
RESPONSE.;
MeSH synonym : CD209 Antigen; DC-SIGN; HIV-1-gp120 Binding C-Type Lectin; HIV-1gp120 Binding C-Type Lectin;
Origin ID : D000099215;
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A pathogen pattern recognition receptor and C-type lectin expressed on the surface
of immature DENDRITIC CELLS (DCs). It also functions as a high-affinity receptor for
intercellular adhesion molecules ICAM-2 and ICAM-3 to initiate the primary IMMUNE
RESPONSE.