Chemokine CX3CL1
Synonyms
CX3CL1 Chemokine
CX3CL1, Chemokine
Chemokine (C-X3-C Motif) Ligand 1
Chemokine, CX3CL1
Fractalkine
Neurotactin
A CX3C chemokine that is a transmembrane protein found on the surface of cells. The soluble form of chemokine CX3CL1 can be released from cell surface by proteolysis and act as a chemoattractant that may be involved in the extravasation of leukocytes into inflamed tissues. The membrane form of the protein may also play a role in cell adhesion.