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Function

Chemotactic for B-lymphocytes but not for T-lymphocytes, monocytes and neutrophils. Does not induce calcium release in B-lymphocytes. Binds to BLR1/CXCR5.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the intercrine alpha (chemokine CxC) family.

Tissue specificity

Highest levels in liver, followed by spleen, lymph node, appendix and stomach. Low levels in salivary gland, mammary gland and fetal spleen.

Cellular localization

  • Secreted

Alternative names

BCA1, BLC, SCYB13, CXCL13, C-X-C motif chemokine 13, Angie, B cell-attracting chemokine 1, B lymphocyte chemoattractant, CXC chemokine BLC, Small-inducible cytokine B13, BCA-1

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Immunology & Infectious Disease

Other research areas

  • Immuno-oncology

Molecular weight

12664Da

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