The CLEC18A (C-type lectin domain family 18 member A) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 16.
CLEC18A binds to polysaccharides without the need for calcium ions. It shows a preference for binding to fucoidan, beta-glucans, and galactans.
CLEC18A is also known as MRCL, MRCL1, MRLP2.
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