Binds mannose, N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc) and fucose, but not galactose, in a Ca(2+)-dependent manner, in vitro. (Microbial infection) Acts as a receptor for Japanese encephalitis virus. (Microbial infection) Acts as a receptor for Ebolavirus. (Microbial infection) Acts as a receptor for SARS-CoV. (Microbial infection) Acts as a receptor for Lassa virus and Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus glycoprotein (PubMed:22156524, PubMed:22673088). (Microbial infection) Interacts with Japanese encephalitis virus envelope protein E. (Microbial infection) Interacts with ebolavirus glycoprotein. (Microbial infection) Interacts with SARS-CoV spike glycoprotein. (Microbial infection) Interacts with lassa virus and Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus glycoprotein (PubMed:22156524, PubMed:22673088). Expressed exclusively in fetal and adult liver and in lymph nodes. Specifically expressed by endothelial cells lining lymph node and liver sinuses (at protein level). LSECtin