Chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 13 (CCL13) is a small cytokine belonging to the CC chemokine family. Its gene is located on human chromosome 17 within a large cluster of other CC chemokines.
Where is the CCL13 gene located on the chromosome?
Its gene is located on human chromosome 17 within a large cluster of other CC chemokines. CCL13 induces chemotaxis in monocytes, eosinophils, T lymphocytes, and basophils by binding cell surface G-protein linked chemokine receptors such as CCR2, CCR3 and CCR5.
Is ccll13 a biomarker for osteoarthritis progression?
CCL13 levels in serum and synovial fluid may serve as a biomarker for the progression of osteoarthritis. identified 13 ADCC-activated genes. Six gene expression assays including 8 of the 13 genes (CCL3, CCL4/CCL4L1/CCL4L2, CD160, IFNG, NR4A3 and XCL1/XCL2) were analyzed in 127 kidney biopsies
How does CCL13 bind to chemokine receptors?
Data suggest that CCL13 binds to several chemokine receptors (CCR1, CCR2, and CCR3), allowing CCL13 to elicit different effects on target cells of immune system. CCL13 is involved in pathology of chronic inflammatory/autoimmune diseases. [REVIEW] MCP-4 and hsCRP may be the markers linking chronic inflammation in obesity and periodontal disease.
