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Interleukin-8 Receptor Beta

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Interleukin-8 Receptor Beta Definition

Interleukin-8 is a member of a family of pro-inflammatory cytokines. The best-characterized activities of IL8 include the chemoattraction and activation of neutrophils. There are two IL8 receptors, type 1 (alpha) and type 2 (beta). The type 1 IL8 receptor binds only IL8, while the type 2 IL8 receptor binds also GRO and NAP-2. (from OMIM)

Interleukin-8 Receptor Beta Synonyms

Interleukin 8 Receptor Beta, Chemokine (C-X-C) Receptor 2, GRO/MGSA Receptor, High Affinity Interleukin 8 Receptor Type B, IL8 Receptor Type 2, IL8RB, Interleukin 8 Receptor Type 2, Interleukin 8 Receptor Type B

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