DISEASES

Disease-gene associations mined from literature

Literature associating MICB and Behcet's disease

MICB [ENSP00000252229]

MHC class I polypeptide-related sequence B; Seems to have no role in antigen presentation. Acts as a stress-induced self-antigen that is recognized by gamma delta T cells. Ligand for the KLRK1/NKG2D receptor. Binding to KLRK1 leads to cell lysis; Belongs to the MHC class I family. MIC subfamily.

Synonyms:  MICB,  F5H7Q8,  Q29980,  X6R344,  F5H7Q8p ...

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