CCR8

1. [Chemokine (C-C Motif) Receptor 8, encoded by the CCR8 gene, is a member of the beta chemokine receptor family and a seven transmembrane protein similar to G protein-coupled receptor. This receptor is expressed preferentially in the thymus. I-309, thymus activation-regulated cytokine (TARC) and macrophage inflammatory protein-1 beta (MIP-1 beta) are ligands of this receptor. This receptor and its ligands regulate 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. (From LocusLink and NCI) ( NCI )]
   UMLS (NCI) C1307911
   
   Chemokine (C-C Motif) Receptor 8
   Chemokine (C-C) Receptor 8
   Chemokine (C-C) Receptor-Like 2
   CKRL1
   CKR-L1
   CMKBR8
   CMKBRL2
   CY6
   GPR-CY6
   TER1
    

   Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

   Receptor

2. [This gene plays a role in the regulation of chemotaxis and apoptosis. ( NCI )]
   UMLS (NCI) C1332702
   
   CCR8 Gene
   Chemokine (C-C Motif) Ligand 8 Gene
    

   Gene or Genome