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Cxcl16

Function

Induces a strong chemotactic response. Induces calcium mobilization. Binds to CXCR6/Bonzo. Also acts as a scavenger receptor on macrophages, which specifically binds to OxLDL (oxidized low density lipoprotein), suggesting that it may be involved in pathophysiology such as atherogenesis.

Post-translational modifications

Glycosylated.

Sequence Similarities

Belongs to the intercrine alpha (chemokine CxC) family.

Tissue Specificity

Widely expressed. Not detected in purified B- and T-cells.

Cellular localization

Alternative names

Srpsox, Cxcl16, C-X-C motif chemokine 16, Scavenger receptor for phosphatidylserine and oxidized low density lipoprotein, Small-inducible cytokine B16, Transmembrane chemokine CXCL16, SR-PSOX

swissprot:Q8BSU2 entrezGene:66102