Soluble scavenger receptor cysteine-rich domain-containing protein SSC5D (Ssc5d)

Binds to extracellular matrix proteins. Binds to pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) present on the cell walls of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and fungi, acting as a pattern recognition receptor (PRR).

Induces bacterial and fungal aggregation and subsequent inhibition of PAMP-induced cytokine release. Does not possess intrinsic bactericidal activity.