Binds mannose, N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc) and fucose, but not galactose, in a Ca(2+)-dependent manner, in vitro. ; (Microbial infection) Acts as a receptor for Japanese encephalitis virus. ; (Microbial infection) Acts as a receptor for Ebolavirus. ; (Microbial infection) Acts as a receptor for SARS-CoV. ; (Microbial infection) Acts as a receptor for Lassa virus and Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus glycoprotein .
Cell membrane; Single-pass type II membrane protein .
Expressed exclusively in fetal and adult liver and in lymph nodes. Specifically expressed by endothelial cells lining lymph node and liver sinuses (at protein level).