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Gene information for CCR8 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID1237
Official gene symbolCCR8
Full namechemokine (C-C motif) receptor 8
Aliases,CDw198,CKR-L1,CKRL1,CMKBR8,CMKBRL2,CY6,GPR-CY6,MGC129966,MGC129973,TER1,
Gene summaryThis gene encodes a member of the beta chemokine receptor family, which is predicted to be a seven transmembrane protein similar to G protein-coupled receptors. Chemokines and their receptors are important for the migration of various cell types into the inflammatory sites. This receptor protein preferentially expresses in the thymus. I-309, thymus activation-regulated cytokine (TARC) and macrophage inflammatory protein-1 beta (MIP-1 beta) have been identified as ligands of this receptor. Studies of this receptor and its ligands suggested its role in regulation of monocyte chemotaxis and thymic cell apoptosis. More specifically, this receptor may contribute to the proper positioning of activated T cells within the antigenic challenge sites and specialized areas of lymphoid tissues. This gene is located at the chemokine receptor gene cluster region. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 3   Locus: 3p22
Gene position39371197 - 39375171  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size3975 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID601834