The recognition of complex carbohydrate structures on glycoproteins is an important part of several biological processes, including cell-cell recognition, serum glycoprotein turnover, and neutralization of pathogens. The protein encoded by this gene is a type I membrane receptor that mediates the endocytosis of glycoproteins by macrophages. The protein has been shown to bind high-mannose structures on the surface of potentially pathogenic viruses, bacteria, and fungi so that they can be neutralized by phagocytic engulfment.[provided by RefSeq, Sep 2015]
Molecular Weight(MW)
180-200 kDa(Observed band size: 180-210 kDa)
Function
Mediates the endocytosis of glycoproteins by macrophages. Binds both sulfated and non-sulfated polysaccharide chains.(Microbial infection) Acts as phagocytic receptor for bacteria, fungi and other pathogens. Acts as a receptor for Dengue virus envelope protein E (PubMed:18266465). Interacts with hepatitis B virus envelope protein (PubMed:19683778).
Cellular Localization
Cell membrane,Endosome,Membrane
Application
WB
Western blot analysis of CD206 in mouse liver , rat liver lysates and using CD206 Goat pAb.
IF
Immunofluorescence analysis of CD206(Green) in mouse liver tissue using CD206 Goat pAb, and DAPI(Blue)