A CHEMOKINE RECEPTOR ABLE TO BIND TO MCP-1, MIP-1 ALPHA AND/OR RANTES.

摘要

A chemokine receptor binds to MCP-1, MIP-1alpha and/or RANTES. It can be used in screening for agents which act as antagonists to MCP-1, MIP-1alpha and/or RANTES. Such agents may be useful in treating various disorders, including allergies, atheromas and diseases mediated by viruses. They may also be useful in preventing graft rejection and in protecting stem cells from potentially damaging effects of chemotherapy.