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Rabbit Anti-CXCR2/FITC Conjugated antibody
background:
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the G-protein-coupled receptor family. This protein is a receptor for interleukin 8 (IL8). It binds to IL8 with high affinity, and transduces the signal through a G-protein activated second messenger system. This receptor also binds to chemokine (SLCX-C motif) ligand 1 (CXCL1/MGSA), a protein with melanoma growth stimulating activity, and has been shown to be a major component required for serum-dependent melanoma cell growth. This receptor mediates neutrophil migration to sites of inflammation. The angiogenic effects of IL8 in intestinal microvascular endothelial cells are found to be mediated by this receptor. Knockout studies in mice suggested that this receptor controls the positioning of oligodendrocyte precursors in developing spinal cord by arresting their migration. This gene, IL8RA, a gene encoding another high affinity IL8 receptor, as well as IL8RBP, a pseudogene of IL8RB, form a gene cluster in a region mapped to chromosome 2q33-q36. Alternatively spliced variants, encoding the same protein, have been identified. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2009].
Function:
Receptor for interleukin-8 which is a powerful neutrophil chemotactic factor. Binding of IL-8 to the receptor causes activation of neutrophils. This response is mediated via a G-protein that activates a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system. Binds to IL-8 with high affinity. Also binds with high affinity to CXCL3, GRO/MGSA and NAP-2.
Subcellular Location:
Cell membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein.
Post-translational modifications:
Phosphorylated upon ligand binding; which is required for desensitization.
Similarity:
Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family.
Database links:
Entrez Gene: 3579 Human
Entrez Gene: 12765 Mouse
Entrez Gene: 29385 Rat
Omim: 146928 Human
SwissProt: P25025 Human
SwissProt: P35343 Mouse
SwissProt: P35407 Rat
Unigene: 846 Human
Unigene: 234466 Mouse
Unigene: 90347 Rat
Important Note:
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications.
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