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CD1D is a human gene which encodes the protein CD1d a member of the CD1 (cluster of differentiation 1) family of glycoproteins expressed on the surface of various human antigen-presenting cells. They are non-classical MHC proteins related to the class I MHC proteins and are involved in the presentation of lipid antigens to T cells. CD1d is the only member of the group 2 CD1 molecules.