The distinct functional roles of chemokines CCL27 and CCL28 in epithelial immunity of skin and mucosal tissues, respectively, are coordinated by their shared receptor, CCR10, and the CCL28-specific receptor, CCR3. To identify determinants of receptor activation, internalization and binding specificity, we conducted structure-function studies focused on the N-termini of these two chemokines. Deletion of two N-terminal residues of CCL27 resulted in a CCR10 antagonist, highlighting the critical roles of these residues in driving receptor pharmacology.

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