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Function

Key functional receptor for CCL2 but can also bind CCL7, and CCL12 (PubMed:23408426, PubMed:38157855, PubMed:8048929, PubMed:8146186). Also transduces signaling mediated by CCL13 (PubMed:38157855). Its binding with CCL2 on monocytes and macrophages mediates chemotaxis and migration induction through the activation of the PI3K cascade, the small G protein Rac and lamellipodium protrusion (PubMed:38157855). Also acts as a receptor for the beta-defensin DEFB106A/DEFB106B (PubMed:23938203). Regulates the expression of T-cell inflammatory cytokines and T-cell differentiation, promoting the differentiation of T-cells into T-helper 17 cells (Th17) during inflammation (By similarity). Facilitates the export of mature thymocytes by enhancing directional movement of thymocytes to sphingosine-1-phosphate stimulation and up-regulation of S1P1R expression; signals through the JAK-STAT pathway to regulate FOXO1 activity leading to an increased expression of S1P1R (By similarity). Plays an important role in mediating peripheral nerve injury-induced neuropathic pain (By similarity). Increases NMDA-mediated synaptic transmission in both dopamine D1 and D2 receptor-containing neurons, which may be caused by MAPK/ERK-dependent phosphorylation of GRIN2B/NMDAR2B (By similarity). Mediates the recruitment of macrophages and monocytes to the injury site following brain injury (By similarity).

(Microbial infection) Alternative coreceptor with CD4 for HIV-1 infection.

Involvement in disease

Polycystic lung disease

PCLUD

An autosomal recessive disease characterized by pulmonary alveolar proteinosis, marked peribronchovascular and parenchymal lymphocytosis, peribronchiolar pulmonary fibrosis, progressive diffuse parenchymal lung cyst formation and enlargement, progressive obstructive airflow limitation, and recurrent secondary infections. Additional features may include digital clubbing, allergies, and atopic dermatitis.

None

The disease is caused by variants affecting the gene represented in this entry.

Post-translational modifications

N-glycosylated.

Sulfation increases the affinity for both monomeric and dimeric CCL2 with stronger binding to the monomeric form (PubMed:11046064, PubMed:23408426). Binding of sulfated CCR2 to CCL2 promotes conversion of CCL2 from dimer to monomer (PubMed:11046064, PubMed:23408426).

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family.

Tissue specificity

Expressed by monocytes and IL2-activated NK cells (PubMed:9058802). Abundantly expressed on CD14+/CD16- monocytes and weakly on CD14+/CD16+ monocytes, type 2 dendritic cells (DCs) and plasmacytoid DCs (at protein level) (PubMed:38157855).

Cellular localization

  • Cell membrane
  • Multi-pass membrane protein
  • The chemoattractant receptors are distributed throughout the cell surface; after stimulation with a ligand, such as CCL2, they are rapidly recruited into microdomain clusters at the cell membrane.

Alternative names

CD192, CMKBR2, CCR2, C-C chemokine receptor type 2, C-C CKR-2, CC-CKR-2, CCR-2, Monocyte chemoattractant protein 1 receptor, MCP-1-R

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Immunology & Infectious Disease

Other research areas

  • Immuno-oncology

Molecular weight

41915Da

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