CCR5tä
CCR5tä is a term that refers to a specific genetic variation, or allele, of the CCR5 gene. The CCR5 gene provides instructions for making a receptor protein that is found on the surface of white blood cells. This receptor plays a crucial role in the immune system, particularly in the body's response to inflammation and infection. It is also known to be a co-receptor used by certain viruses, most notably the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), to enter host cells.
The "tä" designation typically indicates a specific mutation or a non-standard variant of the CCR5 gene. While