Abstract
CD94/NKG2A is a kind of inhibitory receptor belonging to C-type lectin superfamily. It specifically expresses on the surface of some lymphocytes such as NK cells and T cells, and mediates inhibitory signal. In this mini-review, the structure of CD94/NKG2A molecule is described and its biological significance is discussed.
MeSH terms
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Antigens, CD / immunology*
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HLA Antigens / immunology
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HLA-E Antigens
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Histocompatibility Antigens Class I / immunology
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Humans
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Killer Cells, Natural / immunology*
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Lectins, C-Type / immunology*
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NK Cell Lectin-Like Receptor Subfamily C
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NK Cell Lectin-Like Receptor Subfamily D
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Receptors, Immunologic / immunology*
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Receptors, Natural Killer Cell
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T-Lymphocytes / immunology
Substances
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Antigens, CD
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HLA Antigens
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Histocompatibility Antigens Class I
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KLRC1 protein, human
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KLRD1 protein, human
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Lectins, C-Type
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NK Cell Lectin-Like Receptor Subfamily C
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NK Cell Lectin-Like Receptor Subfamily D
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Receptors, Immunologic
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Receptors, Natural Killer Cell