CD1B

This gene encodes a member of the CD1 family of transmembrane glycoproteins, which are structurally related to the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) proteins and form heterodimers with beta-2-microglobulin. The CD1 proteins mediate the presentation of primarily lipid and glycolipid antigens of self or microbial origin to T cells. The human genome contains five CD1 family genes organized in a cluster on chromosome 1. The CD1 family members are thought to differ in their cellular localization and specificity for particular lipid ligands. The protein encoded by this gene localizes to late endosomes and lysosomes via a tyrosine-based motif in the cytoplasmic tail, and requires vesicular acidification to bind lipid antigens. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Description

CD1b molecule

Protein family

CD markers, Mapped to UniProt SWISS-PROT, Potential transmembrane proteins, Potentially secreted proteins

Chromosome

1:q23.1 (158297741 - 158301321)

Ensembl ID

ENSG00000158485  (ver. 71.37)

Orthologs

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Human splice variants