Kell Metallo-Endopeptidase (Kell Blood Group)
CD238
ECE3
Kell Blood Group Glycoprotein
Kell Blood Group, Metallo-Endopeptidase
Kell Blood Group, Metalloendopeptidase
Kell Blood Group Antigen
Kell Blood Group Protein
Bloodgroup KEL Protein
Kell Glycoprotein
Kell Blood Group
CD238 Antigen
EC 3.4.24.-
Kell
This gene encodes a type II transmembrane glycoprotein that is the highly polymorphic Kell blood group antigen. The Kell glycoprotein links via a single disulfide bond to the XK membrane protein that carries the Kx antigen. The encoded protein contains sequence and structural similarity to members of the neprilysin (M13) family of zinc endopeptidases. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Forensic Context
A study in human thoracopagus conjoined twin fetuses demonstrated significant local differences in DNA methylation, including a hypermethylated promoter for the KEL in one twin, with global methylation and expression correlations of 0.91 and 0.985, respectively [Chen et al. DOI:10.1016/j.rbmo.2023.03.001].