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Background
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This gene encodes a member of the immunoglobulin superfamily of cell surface molecules. It is a receptor for various molecules, including the amyloidogenic form of serum amyloid A, amyloid-beta protein, members of the S100/calgranulin superfamily and advanced glycation end products. The gene lies within the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class III region on chromosome 6.
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Background
References
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- Hsieh, H.L., et al., Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 307(2):375-381 (2003).
- Rocken, C., et al., Am. J. Pathol. 162(4):1213-1220 (2003).
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