Rat CCL2, recombinant (C-6His)

Recombinant Rat C-C Motif Chemokine 2 is produced by our Mammalian expression system and the target gene encoding Gln24-Asn148 is expressed with a 6His tag at the C-terminus. Protein function: Acts as a ligand for C-C chemokine receptor CCR2. Signals through binding and activation of CCR2 and induces a strong chemotactic response and mobilization of intracellular calcium ions. Exhibits a chemotactic activity for monocytes and basophils but not neutrophils or eosinophils. Plays an important role in mediating peripheral nerve injury-induced neuropathic pain. Increases NMDA-mediated synaptic transmission in both dopamine D1 and D2 receptor-containing neurons, which may be caused by MAPK/ERK-dependent phosphorylation of GRIN2B/NMDAR2B. [The UniProt Consortium]