KLRA2 Proteins

Protein Information

KLRA2 is a gene that encodes a protein called Killer Cell Lectin-like Receptor A2. This protein is expressed on the surface of natural killer cells and is involved in recognizing and eliminating virally infected or cancerous cells. KLRA2 is located on chromosome 12 and is part of a larger family of genes that encode for similar receptors. The KLRA2 protein interacts with a variety of ligands, including certain viruses and tumor cells. Mutations or variations in the KLRA2 gene have been associated with autoimmune disorders and cancer. KLRA2 is an important gene that plays a key role in the immune system's ability to recognize and eliminate abnormal or infected cells.

Synonyms

killer cell lectin-like receptor 2; killer cell lectin-like receptor subfamily A member 30; killer cell lectin-like receptor, subfamily A, member 2; Klra2; Klra30; Ly49 inhibitory receptor 6; Ly49b; ly-49b; Ly49i6; lymphocyte antigen 49b; membrane protein Ly49b; NK cell inhibitory receptor Klra2; T-cell surface glycoprotein Ly49b; T-cell surface glycoprotein Ly-49B