CXCL9   Click here for help

GtoPdb Ligand ID: 837

Synonyms: MIG | monokine induced by gamma-interferon
Immunopharmacology Ligand
Comment: CXCL9 is a chemokine. It acts as a chemoattractant for activated T cells and tumour-infiltrating leukocytes, but not for neutrophils or monocytes.
Species: Human
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Immunopharmacology Comments
CXCL9 is a chemoattractant for activated T cells and tumor-infiltrating leukocytes, but not for neutrophils or monocytes.
Immunopharmacology Disease
Disease X-Refs Comment References
Localized scleroderma Disease Ontology: DOID:8472
Serum and lesional levels of CXCL9 are elevated in localized scleroderma. The serum concentration positively correlated with disease activity. CXCL9 co-localizes with CD68+ dermal macrophages by double-staining immunohistochemistry. 2