Alias |
Fc receptor homolog expressed in B cells (FREB), Fc receptor homolog expressed in B cells, Fc receptor like A, Fc receptor like and mucin like 1, Fc receptor like and mucin like protein 1, Fc receptor like protein , Fc receptor related protein X, FCRL, FC |
Synonyms |
Fc receptor homolog expressed in B cells (FREB), Fc receptor homolog expressed in B cells, Fc receptor like A, Fc receptor like and mucin like 1, Fc receptor like and mucin like protein 1, Fc receptor like protein , Fc receptor related protein X, FCRL, FCRL1, FCRLa, FCRLb, FCRLc1, FCRLc2, FCRLd, FCRLe, FCRLM1, FCRLX, FcRX, FREB, MGC4595, RP11 474I16.5 |
Background |
This gene encodes a protein similar to receptors for the Fc fragment of gamma immunoglobulin (IgG). These receptors, referred to as FCGRs, mediate the destruction of IgG-coated antigens and of cells induced by antibodies. This encoded protein is selectively expressed in B cells, and may be involved in their development. This protein may also be involved in the development of lymphomas. Multiple alternatively spliced transcript variants that encode different protein isoforms have been described for this gene. |