C-Type Lectin Domain Family 7 Member A

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

**Definition:** C-type lectin domain family 7 member A (247 aa, ~28 kDa) is encoded by the human CLEC7A gene. This protein plays a role in the innate immune response against pathogenic bacteria and fungi.

**Synonyms:** - Beta-Glucan Receptor - C-Type (Calcium Dependent, Carbohydrate-Recognition Domain) Lectin, Superfamily Member 12 - C-Type Lectin Superfamily Member 12 - CLEC7A - DC-Associated C-Type Lectin 1 - Dectin 1 - Dectin-1 - Dendritic Cell-Associated C-Type Lectin 1 - Lectin-Like Receptor 1 - hDectin-1