The function of CLEC4M (C-type lectin domain family 4 member M, ENSG00000104938) is as follows. Probable pathogen-recognition receptor involved in peripheral immune surveillance in liver. May mediate the endocytosis of pathogens which are subsequently degraded in lysosomal compartments. Is a receptor for ICAM3, probably by binding to mannose-like carbohydrates. . (Microbial infection) Acts as an attachment receptor for Ebolavirus. . (Microbial infection) Acts as an attachment receptor for Hepatitis C virus. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:15371595, ECO:0000269|PubMed:16816373}. (Microbial infection) Acts as an attachment receptor for HIV- 1. . (Microbial infection) Acts as an attachment receptor for Human coronavirus 229E. . (Microbial infection) Acts as an attachment receptor for Human cytomegalovirus/HHV-5. . (Microbial infection) Acts as an attachment receptor for Influenzavirus. . (Microbial infection) Acts as an attachment receptor for SARS-CoV. . (Microbial infection) Acts as an attachment receptor for West-nile virus. . (Microbial infection) Acts as an attachment receptor for Japanese encephalitis virus. . (Microbial infection) Acts as an attachment receptor for Marburg virus glycoprotein. . (Microbial infection) Recognition of M.bovis by dendritic cells may occur partially via this molecule. .