CCL4L2

This gene is one of several cytokine genes clustered on the q-arm of chromosome 17. Cytokines are a family of secreted proteins involved in immunoregulatory and inflammatory processes. This protein is similar to CCL4 which inhibits HIV entry by binding to the cellular receptor CCR5. The copy number of this gene varies among individuals; most individuals have 1-5 copies in the diploid genome, although rare individuals do not contain this gene at all. The human genome reference assembly contains two copies of this gene. This record represents the more telomeric gene. [provided by RefSeq]

Full Name

chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 4-like 2

Function

Chemokine that induces chemotaxis of cells expressing CCR5 or CCR1. Inhibits HIV replication in peripheral blood monocytes that express CCR5.

Biological Process

Cellular response to interferon-gamma Source: GO_Central
Cellular response to interleukin-1 Source: GO_Central
Cellular response to tumor necrosis factor Source: GO_Central
Chemokine-mediated signaling pathway Source: GO_Central
Eosinophil chemotaxis Source: GO_Central
G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway Source: GO_Central
Inflammatory response Source: GO_Central
Lymphocyte chemotaxis Source: GO_Central
Monocyte chemotaxis Source: GO_Central
Neutrophil chemotaxis Source: GO_Central
Positive regulation of ERK1 and ERK2 cascade Source: GO_Central
Positive regulation of GTPase activity Source: GO_Central

Cellular Location

Secreted