(Baggiolini et al., 1997). There are now well over 40 char-The known chemokine receptors,
together with their acterized chemokines (some of which are listed in Table respective …

The chemokines are a complex superfamily of small, secreted proteins that were initially
characterized through their chemotactic effects on a variety of leucocytes. The superfamily is …

Chemokines play a central role in immune and inflammatory responses. It has been
observed recently that certain viruses have evolved molecular piracy and mimicry …

As epidemiologic evidence accumulates, it is becoming increasingly clear that Kaposi's
sarcoma (KS)‐associated herpesvirus (KSHV)(or human herpesvirus 8 [HHV‐8]) is the likely …

Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) is consistently identified in Kaposi's
sarcoma and body cavity-based lymphoma. KSHV encodes a transforming protein called K1 …

Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) lesions are characterized by a prominent leukocyte infiltrate
composed of mononuclear phagocytes and T cells. KS-associated CD4+ and CD8+ cells …

The chemokine receptors CCR5 and CXCR4 are major co-receptors/receptors for the CD4-
dependent and CD4-independent entry of human and simian immunodeficiency viruses …

Selective leukocyte trafficking towards sites of inflammation is mediated by chemokines.
RANTES is a CC chemokine that attracts lymphocytes, monocytes, dendritic cells …

Chemokines are important mediators in infection and inflammation. The monocyte
chemotactic proteins (MCPs) form a subclass of structurally related CC chemokines. MCPs …

A secreted CC chemokine homolog, encoded by the MC148 gene of molluscum
contagiosum virus, potently interfered with the chemotaxis of human monocytes …