COLEC12, Official Symbol COLEC12provided by HGNC Official Full Name collectin subfamily member 12provided by HGNC Primary source HGNC:HGNC:16016 See related Ensembl:ENSG00000158270 MIM:607621; AllianceGenome:HGNC:16016 Gene type protein coding RefSeq status REVIEWED Organism Homo sapiens Lineage Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi; Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Primates; Haplorrhini; Catarrhini; Hominidae; Homo Also known as CLP1; NSR2; SRCL; SCARA4 Summary This gene encodes a member of the C-lectin family, proteins that possess collagen-like sequences and carbohydrate recognition domains. This protein is a scavenger receptor that displays several functions associated with host defense. It can bind to carbohydrate antigens on microorganisms, facilitating their recognition and removal. It also mediates the recognition, internalization, and degradation of oxidatively modified low density lipoprotein by vascular endothelial cells. [provided by RefSeq, May 2018] Expression Broad expression in placenta (RPKM 63.7), lung (RPKM 26.0) and 17 other tissues See more Orthologs mouse all