Scavenger Receptor Cysteine-Rich Type 1 Protein M130

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Receptor

**Definition:** Scavenger receptor cysteine-rich type 1 protein M130 (1156 aa, ~125 kDa) is encoded by the human CD163 gene. This protein plays a role in clearance and endocytosis of hemoglobin/haptoglobin complexes by macrophages.

**Synonyms:** - Antigen CD163 - CD163 - CD163 Antigen - CD163 Molecule - Cluster of Differentiation 163 - Hemoglobin Scavenger Receptor - Macrophage-Associated Antigen