Viral Details

Viral Backbone

Human Adenovirus Type5 (dE1/E3)

Promoter

CMV

Reporter

none, optional GFP, CFP, YFP, RFP or mCherry

Storage Buffer

DMEM, 2% BSA, 2.5% Glycerol

Gene Details

Species

Mouse

Gene Symbol

Ccl2

Gene Name

chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 2

Gene ID

20296

Gene Synonyms

AI323594; HC11; JE; MCAF; MCP-1; MCP1; Scya2; Sigje; SMC-CF

ORF Size

447 bp

RefSeq#

BC145867

Gene Description

Chemotactic factor that attracts monocytes and basophils but not neutrophils or eosinophils. Augments monocyte anti-tumor activity. Has been implicated in the pathogenesis of diseases characterized by monocytic infiltrates, like psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis or atherosclerosis. May be involved in the recruitment of monocytes into the arterial wall during the disease process of atherosclerosis.

UniGene ID

Mm.290320