long intergenic non-protein coding RNA 83 (LINC00083)

CLEC20A, most accurately described as "long intergenic non-protein coding RNA 83 (LINC00083)," is a genomic locus annotated as a noncoding RNA with no proven protein product, biological function, or association with known molecular families such as C-type lectin receptors. While its name suggests membership in the C-type lectin domain family, there is no evidence CLEC20A encodes a membrane protein, receptor, or glycoprotein related to immune response, as is seen with CLEC12A or CLEC2A[3]. The present nomenclature and alternative names appear to be artifacts of genomic annotation and not an indication of molecular or functional classification, meaning CLEC20A should not be considered a classical molecular target or receptor. If your inquiry pertains to the characterized C-type lectin receptors (such as CLEC12A or CLEC2A), those are protein-coding genes involved in immune response and considered valid therapeutic targets[1][3]. CLEC20A/LINC00083 does not currently fit this description and is likely a misannotation or ambiguous synonym.

Other names

CLEC20AFLJ44005RP4-593C16.2LINC00083NCRNA00083putative C-type lectin domain family 20 member Along intergenic non-protein coding RNA 83

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