Biology:FCRLA

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A representation of the 3D structure of the protein myoglobin showing turquoise α-helices.
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Fc receptor-like A is a protein that in humans is encoded by the FCRLA gene.[1][2]

Receptors for the Fc fragment of IgG, or FCGRs (see MIM 146790), are cell surface glycoproteins of the Ig superfamily (IgSF). These receptors mediate phagocytosis of IgG-coated pathogens and promote activation of effector cells, leading to inflammatory responses and antibody-mediated cellular cytotoxicity. All FCGR genes map to human chromosome 1. Additional genes in this region, including FREB, encode FCGR homologs that are selectively expressed in B cells and may be implicated in B-cell development and lymphomagenesis.[supplied by OMIM][2]

References

  1. "FCRL, a novel member of the leukocyte Fc receptor family possesses unique structural features". Eur J Immunol 32 (1): 87–96. Dec 2001. doi:10.1002/1521-4141(200201)32:1<87::AID-IMMU87>3.0.CO;2-#. PMID 11754007. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Entrez Gene: FCRLA Fc receptor-like A". https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=gene&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=84824. 

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