Natural killer (NK) cells are lymphocytes that can mediate the lysis of certain tumor cells and virus infected cells without being previously activated. They can also regulate specific humoral and cell mediated immunity. NK cells preferentially express several calcium dependent (C type) lectins, which have been implicated in the regulation of NK cell function. The group, designated KLRC (NKG2) are expressed primarily in natural killer (NK) cells and encodes a family of transmembrane proteins

Natural killer (NK) cells are lymphocytes that can mediate the lysis of certain tumor cells and virus infected cells without being previously activated. They can also regulate specific humoral and cell mediated immunity. NK cells preferentially express several calcium dependent (C type) lectins, which have been implicated in the regulation of NK cell function. The group, designated KLRC (NKG2) are expressed primarily in natural killer (NK) cells and encodes a family of transmembrane proteins

Acts as an electrogenic sodium (Na(+)) and chloride (Cl-)-dependent sodium-coupled solute transporter, including transport of monocarboxylates (short-chain fatty acids including L-lactate, D-lactate, pyruvate, acetate, propionate, valerate and butyrate), lactate, mocarboxylate drugs (nicotinate, benzoate, salicylate and 5-aminosalicylate) and ketone bodies (beta-D-hydroxybutyrate, acetoacetate and alpha-ketoisocaproate), with a Na(+):substrate stoichiometry of between 4:1 and 2:1. Catalyz

DMT1 is a major transporter of ferrous iron from the intestinal lumen. DMT1 belongs to the family of NRAMP metal ion transporters which function in diverse organisms from bacteria to human. DMT1 (NRAMP2) transports metal ions at the plasma membrane of cells of both the duodenum and in peripheral tissues, and defective DMT1 causes anaemia.

The protein encoded by this gene is a transformation and shape-change sensitive actin cross-linking/gelling protein found in fibroblasts and smooth muscle. Its expression is down-regulated in many cell lines, and this down-regulation may be an early and sensitive marker for the onset of transformation. A functional role of this protein is unclear. Two transcript variants encoding the same protein have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

The protein encoded by this gene is a transformation and shape-change sensitive actin cross-linking/gelling protein found in fibroblasts and smooth muscle. Its expression is down-regulated in many cell lines, and this down-regulation may be an early and sensitive marker for the onset of transformation. A functional role of this protein is unclear. Two transcript variants encoding the same protein have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]