CLEC16A

C-type lectin domain family 16, also known as CLEC16A, is a is_associated_with::protein that in humans is encoded by the CLEC16A is_associated_with::gene.

Function
Little is known regarding the function of the CLEC16A protein, however it is shown to be highly expressed on B-lymphocytes, natural killer (NK) and is_associated_with::dendritic cells. Despite its name CLEC16A may not function as a lectin because its is_associated_with::C-type lectin domain is only 20 amino-acids long.

Clinical significance
Polymorphisms in the CLEC16A gene are associated with an increased risk of is_associated_with::multiple sclerosis as well as is_associated_with::type I diabetes.