CCR7 Antibody – Rat Monoclonal

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. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2014]

CCR7: Receptor for the MIP-3-beta chemokine. Probable mediator of EBV effects on B-lymphocytes or of normal lymphocyte functions. Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family.

Protein type: Receptor, GPCR; Motility/polarity/chemotaxis; Membrane protein, multi-pass; Membrane protein, integral; GPCR, family 1

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 17q12-q21.2

Cellular Component: cell surface; plasma membrane; integral to membrane; intracellular; external side of plasma membrane

Molecular Function: G-protein coupled receptor activity; C-C chemokine receptor activity

Biological Process: positive regulation of cell adhesion; positive regulation of interleukin-12 production; positive regulation of dendritic cell antigen processing and presentation; positive regulation of JNK cascade; response to lipopolysaccharide; elevation of cytosolic calcium ion concentration; positive regulation of T cell receptor signaling pathway; positive regulation of humoral immune response; dendritic cell chemotaxis; establishment of T cell polarity; inflammatory response; positive regulation of cell-matrix adhesion; positive regulation of filopodium formation; positive regulation of I-kappaB kinase/NF-kappaB cascade; positive regulation of hypersensitivity; positive regulation of phosphoinositide 3-kinase activity; negative thymic T cell selection; G-protein coupled receptor protein signaling pathway; positive regulation of protein kinase B signaling cascade; myeloid dendritic cell chemotaxis; positive regulation of pseudopodium formation; positive regulation of actin filament polymerization; regulation of interferon-gamma production; positive regulation of protein kinase activity; release of sequestered calcium ion into cytosol; ruffle organization and biogenesis; regulation of interleukin-1 beta secretion; immune response