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chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 21 signaling pathway

Definition

Target type: biologicalprocess

The series of molecular signals initiated by the binding of the C-C chemokine CCL21 to its receptor on the surface of a target cell, and ending with the regulation of a downstream cellular process, e.g. transcription. [GOC:nhn, GOC:signaling, PMID:15059845]

The chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 21 (CCL21) signaling pathway plays a crucial role in regulating immune cell trafficking and tissue homeostasis. CCL21 is a small, secreted protein that acts as a chemoattractant, attracting immune cells such as lymphocytes, dendritic cells, and macrophages to specific locations in the body.

The CCL21 signaling pathway begins with the binding of CCL21 to its cognate receptor, CCR7. CCR7 is a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) expressed on the surface of various immune cells. Upon binding of CCL21, CCR7 undergoes a conformational change, activating a signaling cascade.

The activated CCR7 receptor triggers the release of intracellular signaling molecules, including G proteins, phospholipase C (PLC), and inositol trisphosphate (IP3). IP3 then promotes the release of calcium from intracellular stores, leading to an increase in intracellular calcium concentration.

Elevated calcium levels activate a series of downstream signaling pathways, including the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway and the PI3K/AKT pathway. These signaling cascades ultimately lead to the activation of transcription factors, which induce the expression of genes involved in cell migration, adhesion, and survival.

The CCL21 signaling pathway is essential for the proper migration and trafficking of immune cells during both normal immune responses and inflammatory processes. For example, in the context of an infection, CCL21 produced by lymph nodes attracts immune cells from the periphery, allowing them to reach the site of infection and combat pathogens.

CCL21 signaling also plays a critical role in the development and maintenance of secondary lymphoid organs, such as lymph nodes and spleen. These organs serve as hubs for immune cell interactions and the initiation of adaptive immune responses. CCL21 produced by stromal cells in these organs attracts lymphocytes and dendritic cells, ensuring the proper organization and function of these tissues.

In addition to its role in immunity, the CCL21 signaling pathway has also been implicated in various pathological conditions. For example, dysregulation of CCL21 signaling has been linked to autoimmune diseases, cancer, and infectious diseases.

Overall, the CCL21 signaling pathway is a complex and multifaceted process that is crucial for maintaining immune homeostasis and regulating immune cell trafficking. Understanding the mechanisms underlying this pathway is essential for developing novel therapeutic strategies for various diseases.'
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Proteins (3)

ProteinDefinitionTaxonomy
Serine/threonine-protein kinase WNK1A serine/threonine-protein kinase WNK1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q9H4A3]Homo sapiens (human)
C-C chemokine receptor type 7A C-C chemokine receptor type 7 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:WCB, UniProtKB:P32248]Homo sapiens (human)
Serine/threonine-protein kinase OSR1A serine/threonine-protein kinase OSR1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:O95747]Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (71)

CompoundDefinitionClassesRoles
imatinibaromatic amine;
benzamides;
N-methylpiperazine;
pyridines;
pyrimidines
antineoplastic agent;
apoptosis inducer;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
staurosporineindolocarbazole alkaloid;
organic heterooctacyclic compound
apoptosis inducer;
bacterial metabolite;
EC 2.7.11.13 (protein kinase C) inhibitor;
geroprotector
gefitinibaromatic ether;
monochlorobenzenes;
monofluorobenzenes;
morpholines;
quinazolines;
secondary amino compound;
tertiary amino compound
antineoplastic agent;
epidermal growth factor receptor antagonist
lestaurtinibindolocarbazole
vatalanibmonochlorobenzenes;
phthalazines;
pyridines;
secondary amino compound
angiogenesis inhibitor;
antineoplastic agent;
EC 2.7.10.1 (receptor protein-tyrosine kinase) inhibitor;
vascular endothelial growth factor receptor antagonist
ruboxistaurinruboxistaurin: inhibits protein kinase C beta; structure in first source
canertinibmonochlorobenzenes;
morpholines;
organofluorine compound;
quinazolines
antineoplastic agent;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
birb 796aromatic ether;
morpholines;
naphthalenes;
pyrazoles;
ureas
EC 2.7.11.24 (mitogen-activated protein kinase) inhibitor;
immunomodulator
sb 203580imidazoles;
monofluorobenzenes;
pyridines;
sulfoxide
EC 2.7.11.1 (non-specific serine/threonine protein kinase) inhibitor;
EC 2.7.11.24 (mitogen-activated protein kinase) inhibitor;
geroprotector;
Hsp90 inhibitor;
neuroprotective agent
enzastaurinindoles;
maleimides
erlotinibaromatic ether;
quinazolines;
secondary amino compound;
terminal acetylenic compound
antineoplastic agent;
epidermal growth factor receptor antagonist;
protein kinase inhibitor
tak 779
lapatinibfurans;
organochlorine compound;
organofluorine compound;
quinazolines
antineoplastic agent;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
sorafenib(trifluoromethyl)benzenes;
aromatic ether;
monochlorobenzenes;
phenylureas;
pyridinecarboxamide
angiogenesis inhibitor;
anticoronaviral agent;
antineoplastic agent;
EC 2.7.11.1 (non-specific serine/threonine protein kinase) inhibitor;
ferroptosis inducer;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
pd 173955PD 173955: inhibits src family-selective tyrosine kinase; structure in first sourcearyl sulfide;
dichlorobenzene;
methyl sulfide;
pyridopyrimidine
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
s 1033(trifluoromethyl)benzenes;
imidazoles;
pyridines;
pyrimidines;
secondary amino compound;
secondary carboxamide
anticoronaviral agent;
antineoplastic agent;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
bms 387032N-(5-(((5-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2-oxazolyl)methyl)thio)-2-thiazolyl)-4-piperidinecarboxamide: a CDK2 inhibitor with antineoplastic activity; structure in first source

N-(5-{[(5-tert-butyl-1,3-oxazol-2-yl)methyl]sulfanyl}-1,3-thiazol-2-yl)piperidine-4-carboxamide : A secondary carboxamide resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of piperidine-4-carboxylic acid with the amino group of 5-{[(5-tert-butyl-1,3-oxazol-2-yl)methyl]sulfanyl}-1,3-thiazol-2-amine. It is an ATP-competitive inhibitor of CDK2, CDK7 and CDK9 kinases and exhibits anti-cancer properties.
1,3-oxazoles;
1,3-thiazoles;
organic sulfide;
piperidinecarboxamide;
secondary carboxamide
angiogenesis inhibitor;
antineoplastic agent;
apoptosis inducer;
EC 2.7.11.22 (cyclin-dependent kinase) inhibitor
tandutinibaromatic ether;
N-arylpiperazine;
N-carbamoylpiperazine;
phenylureas;
piperidines;
quinazolines;
tertiary amino compound
antineoplastic agent;
EC 2.7.10.1 (receptor protein-tyrosine kinase) inhibitor
vx-745aryl sulfide;
dichlorobenzene;
difluorobenzene;
pyrimidopyridazine
anti-inflammatory drug;
apoptosis inducer;
EC 2.7.11.24 (mitogen-activated protein kinase) inhibitor
dasatinibdasatinib (anhydrous) : An aminopyrimidine that is 2-methylpyrimidine which is substituted at position 4 by the primary amino group of 2-amino-1,3-thiazole-5-carboxylic acid and at position 6 by a 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl group, and in which the carboxylic acid group has been formally condensed with 2-chloro-6-methylaniline to afford the corresponding amide. A multi-targeted kinase inhibitor, it is used, particularly as the monohydrate, for the treatment of chronic, accelerated, or myeloid or lymphoid blast phase chronic myeloid leukemia. Note that the name 'dasatinib' is used to refer to the monohydrate (USAN) as well as to anhydrous dasatinib (INN).

N-(2-chloro-6-methylphenyl)-2-((6-(4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl)-2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-1,3-thiazole-5-carboxamide: a dasatinib prodrug; structure in first source
1,3-thiazoles;
aminopyrimidine;
monocarboxylic acid amide;
N-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazine;
N-arylpiperazine;
organochlorine compound;
secondary amino compound;
tertiary amino compound
anticoronaviral agent;
antineoplastic agent;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
zd 6474CH 331: structure in first sourcearomatic ether;
organobromine compound;
organofluorine compound;
piperidines;
quinazolines;
secondary amine
antineoplastic agent;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
alvocidibalvocidib : A synthetic dihydroxyflavone that is 5,7-dihydroxyflavone which is substituted by a 3-hydroxy-1-methylpiperidin-4-yl group at position 8 and by a chlorine at the 2' position (the (-)-3S,4R stereoisomer). A cyclin-dependent kinase 9 (CDK9) inhibitor, it has been studied for the treatment of acute myeloid leukaemia, arthritis and atherosclerotic plaque formation.

alvocidib: structure given in first source
dihydroxyflavone;
hydroxypiperidine;
monochlorobenzenes;
tertiary amino compound
antineoplastic agent;
antirheumatic drug;
apoptosis inducer;
EC 2.7.11.22 (cyclin-dependent kinase) inhibitor
bosutinib4-((2,4-dichloro-5-methoxyphenyl)amino)-6-methoxy-7-(3-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)propoxy)-3-quinolinecarbonitrile: a Src kinase inhibitor; structure in first sourceaminoquinoline;
aromatic ether;
dichlorobenzene;
N-methylpiperazine;
nitrile;
tertiary amino compound
antineoplastic agent;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
su 11248monocarboxylic acid amide;
pyrroles
angiogenesis inhibitor;
antineoplastic agent;
EC 2.7.10.1 (receptor protein-tyrosine kinase) inhibitor;
immunomodulator;
neuroprotective agent;
vascular endothelial growth factor receptor antagonist
vx680N-arylpiperazine
axitinibaryl sulfide;
benzamides;
indazoles;
pyridines
antineoplastic agent;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor;
vascular endothelial growth factor receptor antagonist
pd 1843522-(2-chloro-4-iodophenylamino)-N-cyclopropylmethoxy-3,4-difluorobenzamide: inhibits MAP kinase kinase; structure in first sourceaminobenzoic acid
bms3455414(2'-aminoethyl)amino-1,8-dimethylimidazo(1,2-a)quinoxaline: structure in first sourcequinoxaline derivative
midostaurinmidostaurin : An organic heterooctacyclic compound that is the N-benzoyl derivative of staurosporine.benzamides;
gamma-lactam;
indolocarbazole;
organic heterooctacyclic compound
antineoplastic agent;
EC 2.7.11.13 (protein kinase C) inhibitor
ki 20227
pi103PI103: pyridofuropyrimidine antineoplastic; a potent inhibitor of class I phosphatidylinositide 3-kinases (PI3K); structure in first sorucearomatic amine;
morpholines;
organic heterotricyclic compound;
phenols;
tertiary amino compound
antineoplastic agent;
EC 2.7.1.137 (phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase) inhibitor;
mTOR inhibitor
hki 272nitrile;
quinolines
antineoplastic agent;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
tofacitinibtofacitinib : A pyrrolopyrimidine that is pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine substituted at position 4 by an N-methyl,N-(1-cyanoacetyl-4-methylpiperidin-3-yl)amino moiety. Used as its citrate salt to treat moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis.N-acylpiperidine;
nitrile;
pyrrolopyrimidine;
tertiary amino compound
antirheumatic drug;
EC 2.7.10.2 (non-specific protein-tyrosine kinase) inhibitor
n-(6-chloro-7-methoxy-9h-beta-carbolin-8-yl)-2-methylnicotinamide
cediranibaromatic ether
masitinib1,3-thiazoles;
benzamides;
N-alkylpiperazine;
pyridines
antineoplastic agent;
antirheumatic drug;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
pazopanibpazopanib : A pyrimidine that is 5-(pyrimidin-2-yl}amino-2-methylbenzenesulfonamide substituted at position 4 by a (2,3-dimethylindazol-6-yl)(methyl)amino group. Used as its hydrochloride salt for treatment of kidney cancer.

pazopanib: a protein kinase inhibitor
aminopyrimidine;
indazoles;
sulfonamide
angiogenesis modulating agent;
antineoplastic agent;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor;
vascular endothelial growth factor receptor antagonist
azd 6244AZD 6244: a MEK inhibitorbenzimidazoles;
bromobenzenes;
hydroxamic acid ester;
monochlorobenzenes;
organofluorine compound;
secondary amino compound
anticoronaviral agent;
antineoplastic agent;
EC 2.7.11.24 (mitogen-activated protein kinase) inhibitor
su 148135-((5-fluoro-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-3H-indol-3-ylidene)methyl)-N-(2-hydroxy-3-morpholin-4-ylpropyl)-2,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxamide: has both antineoplastic and antiangiogenic activities; structure in first source
bibw 2992aromatic ether;
enamide;
furans;
monochlorobenzenes;
organofluorine compound;
quinazolines;
secondary carboxamide;
tertiary amino compound
antineoplastic agent;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
tg100-1153,3'-(2,4-diaminopteridine-6,7-diyl)diphenol: for treatment of ischemia reperfusion injury; structure in first sourcepteridines
pha 665752dichlorobenzene;
enamide;
indolones;
N-acylpyrrolidine;
pyrrolecarboxamide;
secondary carboxamide;
sulfone;
tertiary carboxamide
antineoplastic agent;
c-Met tyrosine kinase inhibitor
6-[[5-fluoro-2-(3,4,5-trimethoxyanilino)-4-pyrimidinyl]amino]-2,2-dimethyl-4H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-3-onemethoxybenzenes;
substituted aniline
brivanibaromatic ether;
diether;
fluoroindole;
pyrrolotriazine;
secondary alcohol
angiogenesis inhibitor;
antineoplastic agent;
apoptosis inducer;
drug metabolite;
EC 2.7.10.1 (receptor protein-tyrosine kinase) inhibitor;
fibroblast growth factor receptor antagonist
cenicriviroccenicriviroc : A member of the class of benzazocines that is (5Z)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-benzazocine which is substituted by a 2-methylpropyl, N-{4-[(S)-(1-propyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)methanesulfinyl]phenyl}carboxamide and 4-(2-butoxyethoxy)phenyl groups at positions 1, 5 and 8, respectively. It is a potent chemokine 2 and 5 receptor antagonist currently in development for the treatment of liver fibrosis in adults with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).

cenicriviroc: an inhibitor of HIV-1
aromatic ether;
benzazocine;
diether;
imidazoles;
secondary carboxamide;
sulfoxide
anti-HIV agent;
anti-inflammatory agent;
antirheumatic drug;
chemokine receptor 2 antagonist;
chemokine receptor 5 antagonist
at 75194-(2,6-dichlorobenzamido)-N-(piperidin-4-yl)-pyrazole-3-carboxamide : A member of the class of pryrazoles that is 4-amino-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid in which the primary amino group has been acylated by a 2,6-dichlorobenzoyl group and in which the carboxylic acid has been converted into a carboxamide by formal condensation with the primary amino group of 4-aminopiperidine.dichlorobenzene;
piperidines;
pyrazoles;
secondary carboxamide
antineoplastic agent;
EC 2.7.11.22 (cyclin-dependent kinase) inhibitor
bi 2536
nvp-ast487NVP-AST487: antineoplastic; a RET kinase inhibitor that blocks growth and calcitonin gene expression through distinct mechanisms in medullary thyroid cancer cells
kw 2449KW 2449: has both multikinase inhibitory activity and antineoplastic activity; structure in first source
abt 869aromatic amine;
indazoles;
phenylureas
angiogenesis inhibitor;
antineoplastic agent;
EC 2.7.10.1 (receptor protein-tyrosine kinase) inhibitor
gw 25805-(3-methoxy-4-((4-methoxybenzyl)oxy)benzyl)pyrimidine-2,4-diamine: a cFMS kinase inhibitor; structure in first source
crizotinibcrizotinib : A 3-[1-(2,6-dichloro-3-fluorophenyl)ethoxy]-5-[1-(piperidin-4-yl)pyrazol-4-yl]pyridin-2-amine that has R configuration at the chiral centre. The active enantiomer, it acts as a kinase inhibitor and is used for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)

Crizotinib: A piperidine and aminopyridine derivative that acts as an inhibitor of RECEPTOR PROTEIN-TYROSINE KINASES, including ANAPLASTIC LYMPHOMA KINASE (ALK) and HEPATOCYTE GROWTH FACTOR RECEPTOR (HGFR; c-Met). It is used in the treatment of NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER.
3-[1-(2,6-dichloro-3-fluorophenyl)ethoxy]-5-[1-(piperidin-4-yl)pyrazol-4-yl]pyridin-2-amineantineoplastic agent;
biomarker;
EC 2.7.10.1 (receptor protein-tyrosine kinase) inhibitor
chir-265aromatic ether
motesanibpyridinecarboxamide
mln8054benzazepine
GDC-0879indanes;
ketoxime;
primary alcohol;
pyrazoles;
pyridines
antineoplastic agent;
B-Raf inhibitor
gsk 461364GSK 461364: an antineoplastic agent that inhibits polo-like kinase 1(trifluoromethyl)benzenes
azd 1152-hqpaAZD2811: has antineoplastic activity; structure in first sourceanilide;
monofluorobenzenes;
primary alcohol;
pyrazoles;
quinazolines;
secondary amino compound;
secondary carboxamide;
tertiary amino compound
antineoplastic agent;
Aurora kinase inhibitor
nvp-tae684piperidines
fedratinibfedratinib: a selective small-molecule inhibitor of JAK2sulfonamide
gsk6906931,2,5-oxadiazole;
acetylenic compound;
aromatic amine;
aromatic ether;
imidazopyridine;
piperidines;
primary amino compound;
tertiary alcohol
antineoplastic agent;
EC 2.7.11.1 (non-specific serine/threonine protein kinase) inhibitor
gdc 0941pictrelisib : A sulfonamide composed of indazole, morpholine, and methylsulfonyl-substituted piperazine rings bound to a thienopyrimidine ring.indazoles;
morpholines;
piperazines;
sulfonamide;
thienopyrimidine
EC 2.7.1.137 (phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase) inhibitor
plx 4720PLX 4720: a B-Raf(V600E) kinase inhibitor; structure in first sourcearomatic ketone;
difluorobenzene;
organochlorine compound;
pyrrolopyridine;
sulfonamide
antineoplastic agent;
B-Raf inhibitor
sgx 523aryl sulfide;
biaryl;
pyrazoles;
quinolines;
triazolopyridazine
c-Met tyrosine kinase inhibitor;
nephrotoxic agent
quizartinibbenzoimidazothiazole;
isoxazoles;
morpholines;
phenylureas
antineoplastic agent;
EC 2.7.10.1 (receptor protein-tyrosine kinase) inhibitor;
necroptosis inhibitor
incb-018424nitrile;
pyrazoles;
pyrrolopyrimidine
antineoplastic agent;
EC 2.7.10.2 (non-specific protein-tyrosine kinase) inhibitor
gsk 1838705aorganonitrogen compound;
organooxygen compound
gsk 1363089GSK 1363089: a multikinase inhibitor that acts on Met, RON, Axl, and VEGFR; structure in first sourcearomatic ether
chir 258
nintedanibnintedanib : A member of the class of oxindoles that is a kinase inhibitor used (in the form of its ethylsulfonate salt) for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and cancer.
pp242torkinib : A member of the class of pyrazolopyrimidines that is 1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine substituted by isopropyl, 5-hydroxyindol-2-yl and amino groups at positions 1, 3 and 4 respectively. It is a potent inhibitor of mTOR and exhibits anti-cancer properties.aromatic amine;
biaryl;
hydroxyindoles;
phenols;
primary amino compound;
pyrazolopyrimidine
antineoplastic agent;
mTOR inhibitor