Gene: XCR1
Alternate names for this Gene: CCXCR1|GPR5
Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a chemokine receptor belonging to the G protein-coupled receptor superfamily. The family members are characterized by the presence of 7 transmembrane domains and numerous conserved amino acids. This receptor is most closely related to RBS11 and the MIP1-alpha/RANTES receptor. It transduces a signal by increasing the intracellular calcium ions level. The viral macrophage inflammatory protein-II is an antagonist of this receptor and blocks signaling. Several alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding the same protein have been found for this gene.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 3
Location in Chromosome : 3p21.31
Description of this Gene: X-C motif chemokine receptor 1
Type of Gene: protein-coding