CLEC4A（C-type lectin domain family 4 member A） encodes a member of the C-type lectin/C-type lectin-like domain (CTL/CTLD) superfamily. Members of this family share a common protein fold and have diverse functions, such as cell adhesion, cell-cell signalling, glycoprotein turnover, and roles in inflammation and immune response. The encoded type 2 transmembrane protein may play a role in inflammatory and immune response. Multiple transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been identified for CLEC4A. CLEC4A is closely linked to other CTL/CTLD superfamily members on chromosome 12p13 in the natural killer gene complex region.蛋白别名为：C-type lectin domain family 4 member A (C-type lectin DDB27) (C-type lectin superfamily member 6) (Dendritic cell immunoreceptor) (Lectin-like immunoreceptor);基因ID为：50856；蛋白质ID:Q9UMR7
