Recombinant Human C-C motif chemokine 20 (CCL20), Truncated

Uniprot Id

P78556

Target Species

Human

Target Name

CCL20

Target Full Name

C-C motif chemokine 20

Target Function

Acts as a ligand for C-C chemokine receptor CCR6. Signals through binding and activation of CCR6 and induces a strong chemotactic response and mobilization of intracellular calcium ions. The ligand-receptor pair CCL20-CCR6 is responsible for the chemotaxis of dendritic cells (DC), effector/memory T-cells and B-cells and plays an important role at skin and mucosal surfaces under homeostatic and inflammatory conditions, as well as in pathology, including cancer and various autoimmune diseases. CCL20 acts as a chemotactic factor that attracts lymphocytes and, slightly, neutrophils, but not monocytes. Involved in the recruitment of both the proinflammatory IL17 producing helper T-cells (Th17) and the regulatory T-cells (Treg) to sites of inflammation. Required for optimal migration of thymic natural regulatory T cells (nTregs) and DN1 early thymocyte progenitor cells. C-terminal processed forms have been shown to be equally chemotactically active for leukocytes. Positively regulates sperm motility and chemotaxis via its binding to CCR6 which triggers Ca2+ mobilization in the sperm which is important for its motility. Inhibits proliferation of myeloid progenitors in colony formation assays. May be involved in formation and function of the mucosal lymphoid tissues by attracting lymphocytes and dendritic cells towards epithelial cells. Possesses antibacterial activity towards E.coli ATCC 25922 and S.aureus ATCC 29213.

Target Subcellular Location

Secreted.

Target Protein Families

Intercrine beta (chemokine CC) family

Target Tissue Specificity

Expressed in the seminal plasma, endometrial fluid and follicular fluid (at protein level). Expressed predominantly in the liver, lymph nodes, appendix, peripheral blood lymphocytes, and fetal lung. Low levels seen in thymus, prostate, testis, small intes

Target Research Area

Immunology

Target Synonyms

Beta chemokine exodus 1; Beta-chemokine exodus-1; C C motif chemokine ligand 20; C-C motif chemokine 20; CC chemokine LARC; Ccl20; CCL20(2-70); CCL20_HUMAN; Chemokine (C C motif) ligand 20; Chemokine C-C motif chemokine 20; Chemokine CC motif ligand 20; CKb4; Exodus 1; Exodus; LARC; Liver and activation regulated chemokine; Liver and activation-regulated chemokine; Macrophage inflammatory protein 3 alpha; MIP 3 alpha; MIP 3A; MIP-3-alpha; MIP-3a; MIP3 alpha; MIP3A; SCYA20; Small inducible cytokine A20 ; Small inducible cytokine subfamily A (Cys Cys) member 20; Small-inducible cytokine A20; ST38