Recombinant Human C-C chemokine receptor type 7 (CCR7), Truncated

Uniprot Id

P32248

Target Species

Human

Target Name

CCR7

Target Full Name

C-C chemokine receptor type 7

Target Function

Receptor for the MIP-3-beta chemokine. Probable mediator of EBV effects on B-lymphocytes or of normal lymphocyte functions.

Target Subcellular Location

Cell membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein.

Target Protein Families

G-protein coupled receptor 1 family

Target Tissue Specificity

Expressed in various lymphoid tissues and activated B- and T-lymphocytes, strongly up-regulated in B-cells infected with Epstein-Barr virus and T-cells infected with herpesvirus 6 or 7.

Target Research Area

Others

Target Synonyms

CCR7; CMKBR7; EBI1; EVI1; C-C chemokine receptor type 7; C-C CKR-7; CC-CKR-7; CCR-7; BLR2; CDw197; Epstein-Barr virus-induced G-protein coupled receptor 1; EBV-induced G-protein coupled receptor 1; MIP-3 beta receptor; CD antigen CD197

Target Background

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the G protein-coupled receptor family. This receptor was identified as a gene induced by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), and is thought to be a mediator of EBV effects on B lymphocytes. This receptor is expressed in various lymphoid tissues and activates B and T lymphocytes. It has been shown to control the migration of memory T cells to inflamed tissues, as well as stimulate dendritic cell maturation. The chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 19 (CCL19/ECL) has been reported to be a specific ligand of this receptor. Signals mediated by this receptor regulate T cell homeostasis in lymph nodes, and may also function in the activation and polarization of T cells, and in chronic inflammation pathogenesis. Alternative splicing of this gene results in multiple transcript variants.