Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable HLA-E specific inhibitory MHC class Ib receptor activity and MHC class I protein complex binding activity. Predicted to be involved in positive regulation of natural killer cell mediated cytotoxicity and stimulatory C-type lectin receptor signaling pathway. Located in external side of plasma membrane. Is expressed in liver. Orthologous to several human genes including KLRC1 (killer cell lectin like receptor C1).