DISEASES

Disease-gene associations mined from literature

Literature on CXCL16

CXCL16 [ENSP00000293778]

C-X-C motif chemokine 16; Acts as a scavenger receptor on macrophages, which specifically binds to OxLDL (oxidized low density lipoprotein), suggesting that it may be involved in pathophysiology such as atherogenesis (By similarity). Induces a strong chemotactic response. Induces calcium mobilization. Binds to CXCR6/Bonzo; Belongs to the intercrine alpha (chemokine CxC) family.

Synonyms:  CXCL16,  CXCL16p,  hCXCL16,  I3L333,  Q9H2A7 ...

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