FEATURES

DESCRIPTION

Also known as ASGR2_RAT, Asgr2, Asgr-2. Mediates the endocytosis of plasma glycoproteins to which the terminal sialic acid residue on their complex carbohydrate moieties has been removed. The receptor recognizes terminal galactose and N-acetylgalactosamine units. After ligand binding to the receptor, the resulting complex is internalized and transported to a sorting organelle, where receptor and ligand are disassociated. The receptor then returns to the cell membrane surface. Interacts with LASS2.

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enzyme classification

Asgr2

Asialoglycoprotein receptor 2

Asgr2

Molecular Synopsis