Klrk1 Gene Summary [Rat]
Predicted to enable several functions, including MHC class I protein binding activity; MHC class Ib receptor activity; and identical protein binding activity. Involved in positive regulation of apoptotic process; positive regulation of myeloid dendritic cell activation; and positive regulation of natural killer cell mediated cytotoxicity directed against tumor cell target. Located in cell surface. Used to study histiocytoma. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in HTLV-1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis. Orthologous to several human genes including KLRK1 (killer cell lectin like receptor K1). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | Klrk1 |
| Official Name | killer cell lectin like receptor K1 [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:3180] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSRNOG00000061739 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | killer cell lectin like receptor K1 |
| Synonyms | CD314, D12S2489E, D6H12S2489E, killer cell lectin like receptor K1, killer cell lectin-like receptor subfamily K, member 1, KLR, NK cell receptor D, NKG2-D, NKG2D type II receptor, Nkrp2 |
| Species | Rat, Rattus norvegicus |
| Orthologies |
Protein Domains
A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in rat Klrk1 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
- extracellular domain
- MHC class I protein binding
- kinase binding
- signaling receptor activity
- C-type lectin (CTL)/C-type lectin-like (CTLD) domain
- ectodomain
- transmembrane domain
- Lectin C-type domain
- protein binding
- identical protein binding
- transmembrane receptor
Pathways
Biological processes and signaling networks where the Klrk1 gene in rat plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.
Top Findings
The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
- neoplasia
- tumorigenesis
- ovalbumin-induced arthritis
- plasma cell myeloma
- prostate cancer
- insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
- myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein induced experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis
- hypoplasia
- chronic graft-vs-host disease
- arthropathy
role in cell
- apoptosis
- expression in
- formation
- differentiation
- quantity
- phosphorylation in
- proliferation
- chemotaxis
- activation in
- cell death
Subcellular Expression
Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
- Plasma Membrane
- extracellular vesicles
- cell surface
- cellular membrane
- immunological synapses
- plasma membrane extracellular face
- exosomes
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Klrk1 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- negative regulation of GTPase activity
- positive regulation of nitric oxide biosynthetic process
- T cell costimulation
- signal transduction
- adaptive immune response
- natural killer cell mediated cytotoxicity
- positive regulation of natural killer cell mediated cytotoxicity
- stimulatory C-type lectin receptor signaling pathway
- cellular response to lipopolysaccharide
- positive regulation of interferon-gamma production
- cell differentiation
- natural killer cell activation
- negative regulation of natural killer cell chemotaxis
- nitric oxide biosynthetic process
- defense response to Gram-positive bacterium
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- membrane
- external side of plasma membrane
- plasma membrane
- cell surface
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- identical protein binding
- protein binding
- MHC class Ib receptor activity
- signaling receptor activity
- MHC class I protein binding
- carbohydrate binding