Recombinant Human C-C chemokine receptor type 8 (CCR8), Truncated

Uniprot Id

P51685

Target Species

Human

Target Name

CCR8

Target Full Name

C-C chemokine receptor type 8

Target Function

Receptor for the chemokine CCL1/SCYA1/I-309. May regulate monocyte chemotaxis and thymic cell line apoptosis. Alternative coreceptor with CD4 for HIV-1 infection.

Target Subcellular Location

Cell membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein.

Target Protein Families

G-protein coupled receptor 1 family

Target Research Area

G-protein coupled receptor, Receptor, Transducer

Target Synonyms

CCR8; CKRL1; CMKBR8; CMKBRL2; C-C chemokine receptor type 8; C-C CKR-8; CC-CKR-8; CCR-8; CC chemokine receptor CHEMR1; Chemokine receptor-like 1; CKR-L1; GPR-CY6; GPRCY6; TER1; CD antigen CDw198

Target Background

This gene encodes a member of the beta chemokine receptor family, which is predicted to be a seven transmembrane protein similar to G protein-coupled receptors. Chemokines and their receptors are important for the migration of various cell types into the inflammatory sites. This receptor protein preferentially expresses in the thymus. I-309, thymus activation-regulated cytokine (TARC) and macrophage inflammatory protein-1 beta (MIP-1 beta) have been identified as ligands of this receptor. Studies of this receptor and its ligands suggested its role in regulation of monocyte chemotaxis and thymic cell apoptosis. More specifically, this receptor may contribute to the proper positioning of activated T cells within the antigenic challenge sites and specialized areas of lymphoid tissues. This gene is located at the chemokine receptor gene cluster region.