Ccl2

Enables chemokine activity and heparin binding activity. Involved in several processes, including cellular response to cytokine stimulus; leukocyte chemotaxis; and positive regulation of leukocyte migration. Located in several cellular components, including axon; perikaryon; and perinuclear region of cytoplasm. Used to study several diseases, including artery disease (multiple); diabetic angiopathy; interstitial lung disease (multiple); kidney disease (multiple); and pancreatitis (multiple). Biomarker of several diseases, including artery disease (multiple); cerebrovascular disease (multiple); liver disease (multiple); lung disease (multiple); and pancreatitis (multiple). Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in several diseases, including IgA vasculitis; aggressive periodontitis; autoimmune disease (multiple); end stage renal disease; and gastrointestinal system cancer (multiple). Orthologous to human CCL2 (C-C motif chemokine ligand 2). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in rat Ccl2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Ccl2 gene in rat plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.