Recombinant Human Lymphotactin protein (XCL1)

Uniprot Id

P47992

Target Species

Human

Target Name

XCL1

Target Full Name

Lymphotactin

Target Function

Chemotactic activity for lymphocytes but not for monocytes or neutrophils. In thymus, mediates medullary accumulation of thymic dendritic cells and contributes to regulatoy T cell development, playing a role in self-tolerance establishment.

Target Subcellular Location

Secreted.

Target Protein Families

Intercrine gamma family

Target Tissue Specificity

Highest level in spleen, lower in peripheral leukocytes and very low levels in lung, colon and small intestine.

Target Research Area

Immunology

Target Synonyms

ATAC; C motif chemokine 1; Chemokine (C motif) ligand 1; Chemokine C Motif Ligand 1; Cytokine SCM-1; LPTN; LTN; Lymphotactin; Lymphotaxin; SCM 1 alpha; SCM 1; SCM 1a; SCM-1-alpha; SCM1; SCM1A; SCYC1; Single cysteine motif 1a; Small inducible cytokine C1; Small Inducible Cytokine Subfamily C Member 1; Small inducible cytokine subfamily C, member 1 (lymphotactin); Small-inducible cytokine C1; X-C motif chemokine ligand 1; XC chemokine ligand 1; Xcl1; XCL1_HUMAN

Target Background

This antimicrobial gene encodes a member of the chemokine superfamily. Chemokines function in inflammatory and immunological responses, inducing leukocyte migration and activation. The encoded protein is a member of the C-chemokine subfamily, retaining only two of four cysteines conserved in other chemokines, and is thought to be specifically chemotactic for T cells. This gene and a closely related family member are located on the long arm of chromosome 1.