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Small Inducible Cytokine-A5

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Small Inducible Cytokine-A5 Definition

A member of the interleukin-8 superfamily of cytokines, RANTES is released from platelets and activated T-cells, and is a selective chemoattractant for eosinophils, monocytes, and memory T-lymphocytes. RANTES expression is increased more than ten-fold in peripheral lymphocytes following mitogenic or antigenic stimulation. RANTES is one of the natural ligands for the chemokine receptor CCR5. Chemokines RANTES, MIP-1 alpha, and MIP-1 beta are major HIV-suppressive factors produced by CD8-positive T-cells. (from OMIM 187011 and NCI)

Small Inducible Cytokine-A5 Synonyms

Small Inducible Cytokine A5, CCL5, Chemokine (C-C Motif) Ligand 5, D17S136E, MGC17164, RANTES, SCYA5, SIS-delta, SISd, T-Cell RANTES Protein, T-Cell Specific Protein p288, TCP228

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