CCR8, Official Symbol CCR8provided by HGNC Official Full Name C-C motif chemokine receptor 8provided by HGNC Primary source HGNC:HGNC:1609 See related Ensembl:ENSG00000179934 MIM:601834; AllianceGenome:HGNC:1609 Gene type protein coding RefSeq status REVIEWED Organism Homo sapiens Lineage Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi; Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Primates; Haplorrhini; Catarrhini; Hominidae; Homo Also known as CY6; TER1; CCR-8; CKRL1; CDw198; CMKBR8; GPRCY6; CMKBRL2; CC-CKR-8 Summary This gene encodes a member of the beta chemokine receptor family, which is predicted to be a seven transmembrane protein similar to G protein-coupled receptors. Chemokines and their receptors are important for the migration of various cell types into the inflammatory sites. This receptor protein preferentially expresses in the thymus. I-309, thymus activation-regulated cytokine (TARC) and macrophage inflammatory protein-1 beta (MIP-1 beta) have been identified as ligands of this receptor. Studies of this receptor and its ligands suggested its role in regulation of monocyte chemotaxis and thymic cell apoptosis. More specifically, this receptor may contribute to the proper positioning of activated T cells within the antigenic challenge sites and specialized areas of lymphoid tissues. This gene is located at the chemokine receptor gene cluster region. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008] Expression Low expression observed in reference dataset See more Orthologs mouse all