CKR-4 Antibody – Rabbit Polyclonal

The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the G-protein-coupled receptor family . It is a receptor for the CC chemokine - MIP-1, RANTES, TARC and MCP-1. Chemokines are a group of small polypeptide, structurally related molecules that regulate cell trafficking of various types of leukocytes. The chemokines also play fundamental roles in the development, homeostasis, and function of the immune system, and they have effects on cells of the central nervous system as well as on endothelial cells involved in angiogenesis or angiostasis. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

CCR4: High affinity receptor for the C-C type chemokines CCL17/TARC and CCL22/MDC. The activity of this receptor is mediated by G(i) proteins which activate a phosphatidylinositol- calcium second messenger system. Can function as a chemoattractant homing receptor on circulating memory lymphocytes and as a coreceptor for some primary HIV-2 isolates. In the CNS, could mediate hippocampal-neuron survival. Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family.

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

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 3p24

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

Molecular Function: C-C chemokine receptor activity; chemokine receptor activity

Biological Process: response to antibiotic; G-protein coupled receptor protein signaling pathway; elevation of cytosolic calcium ion concentration; response to radiation; positive regulation of positive chemotaxis; response to bacterium; neuron migration; immune response; inflammatory response; chemotaxis; tolerance induction