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Abstract
A CXCR6 receptor-binding chemokine that functions as a scavenger receptor for oxidized low density lipoprotein (OxLDL) when expressed by MACROPHAGES. Its secreted, or cytokine form induces a strong chemotactic response for MONOCYTES when it is expressed by DENDRITIC CELLS.
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Synonyms
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- CXC Chemokine Ligand 16
- SR-PSOX
- CXCL16, Chemokine
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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, physiology, radiation effects, therapeutic use, ultrastructure.
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2018
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- Chemokines, CXC (2001-2017)
- Receptors, Scavenger (2006-2017)
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References
- National Library of Medicine. Chemokine CXCL16. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000075743. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000075743
- Chemokine CXCL16. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24785593