What does CCL5 mean?

CCL5 (C-C Motif Chemokine Ligand 5) is a Protein Coding gene. Diseases associated with CCL5 include Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 and Periapical Granuloma .

Can CCL5 inhibition mediate liver injury relief?

We then showed that CCL5 inhibition mediated by either a CCL5-neutralizing antibody or the antagonist Met-CCL5 can greatly alleviate liver injury and improve survival in an AILI mouse model.

How is CCL5 expressed in macrophages?

CCL5 expression is induced by IFN-γ, TNFα, or IL-1 in T cells, fibroblasts, macrophages, epithelial cells, and endothelial cells. In addition, CCL5 protein is found in eosinophil granules and is released upon exposure to IFN-γ. CCR1, CCR3, and CCR5 all function as receptors for CCL5.

What is the role of CCL5 in eosinophilic pneumonia?

CCL5 is expressed in lungs of patients with chronic eosinophilic pneumonia, suggesting that CCL5 has a role in eosinophil-induced pathology and that CCL5 blockade may be beneficial in treatment of atopic diseases, including asthma. CCR5 is the major HIV-1 co-receptor, and CCL5 is an effective inhibitor of CCR5-mediated infection in vitro.