Human CXCR2/beta-Arrestin Stable Cell Line-CHO REST

CXCR2 (high affinity interleukin-8 receptor B, IL8RB) is a receptor to interleukin-8, which is a powerful neutrophil chemotactic factor. Binding of IL-8 to the receptor causes activation of neutrophils. This receptor also binds to GRO/MGSA and NAP-2 with high affinity. Some highly potent small molecule antagonists of CXCR2 showed success in blocking in vivo trafficking of neutrophils, suggesting that antagonism of IL-8 at the receptor level is a viable therapeutic strategy in conditions such as pulmonary disease.