APC Anti-Asialoglycoprotein Receptor 1/HL-1 antibody [EPR22639-68],Abcam,AB319278

Target data Transmembrane protein predominantly expressed on hepatocytes that plays a key role in endocytosis of plasma glycoproteins that lack terminal sialic acid residues. Specifically recognizes terminal galactose and N-acetylgalactosamine residues, facilitating the clearance of desialylated glycoproteins from circulation. Plays thereby a role in a variety of physiological processes, such as removal of desialylated platelets, elimination of activated lymphocytes and maintenance of serum glycoprotein homeostasis (PubMed : 25485912). Plays a role in the removal of desialylated platelets by activating a feedback loop regulating thrombopoietin (TPO) expression via the JAK2-STAT3 signaling pathway (PubMed : 25485912). Contributes also to recognition and elimination of activated lymphocytes by hepatocytes that can act as cytotoxic effectors (PubMed : 21656538). May also play a physiological role in the regulatory network of lipid homeostasis (By similarity). Upon ligand binding, the receptor-ligand complex is internalized and trafficked to a sorting organelle, where dissociation occurs. The receptor is then recycled back to the cell surface.. (Microbial infection) Plays an essential role in ACE2-independent SARS-CoV-2 entry by acting as alternate receptor. See full target information ASGR1