Stabilin-2 (STAB2)

Hyaluronan receptor that binds to and mediates endocytosis of hyaluronic acid (HA). Acts also, in various species, as a primary systemic scavenger receptor for heparin (Hep), chondroitin sulfate (CS), dermatan sulfate (DS), nonglycosaminoglycan (GAG), acetylated low-density lipoprotein (AcLDL), pro-collagen propeptides and advanced glycation end products (AGE).

May serve to keep tissue integrity by supporting extracellular matrix turnover or it might contribute to maintaining fluidity of bodily liquids by resorption of hyaluronan. Counter receptor which plays an important role in lymphocyte recruitment in the hepatic vasculature.