background:
Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV, or human herpesvirus 8, HHV8), is a gamma herpesvirus that contain an open reading frame encoding a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) with putative 7 transmembrane domains. This GPCR has been shown to bind a number of chemokines including IL8, NAP2, PF4, MGSA/Gro alpha, I309, RANTES, MCP1, and MIP1 beta. The receptor is constitutively activated without chemokine binding, and it stimulates cell proliferation. KSHV GPCR is also a viral oncogene that stimulates angio-genesis through induction of VEGF expression. IP10, a chemokine, can inhibit constitutively activated KSHV GPCR.
Function:
Receptor that signals constitutively via several signaling pathways including PI3K/AKT as well as mitogen- and stress-activated/MAP kinases. Promotes host cell proliferation and survival, modulates cell migration, stimulates angiogenesis, and recruits inflammatory cells, both in expressing cells and in neighboring cells.
Subunit:
Interacts with protein K7; this interaction promotes vGPCR proteasomal degradation.
Subcellular Location:
Host cell membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein.
Similarity:
Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family.
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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