A C-type lectin that is a cell surface receptor for ASIALOGLYCOPROTEINS. It is found primarily in the LIVER where it mediates the endocytosis of serum glycoproteins.
Also Known As:
ASGP-R; Asialoorosomucoid Receptor; Asialoorosomucoid Receptors; Asialoorosomucoid-Binding Protein; Hepatic Asialoglycoprotein Receptor; Hepatic Lectin; Liver Carbohydrate-Binding Protein; Receptor, Asialoglycoprotein; Receptor, Asialoorosomucoid; Asialoglycoprotein Receptor, Hepatic; Asialoorosomucoid Binding Protein; Carbohydrate-Binding Protein, Liver; Lectin, Hepatic; Liver Carbohydrate Binding Protein; Receptor, Hepatic Asialoglycoprotein; Receptors, Asialoglycoprotein; Receptors, Asialoorosomucoid; Asialoglycoprotein Receptors