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CXCR4 (fusin) is one of the members in the seven-transmembrane G-protein-coupled chemokine receptor family. The full-length cDNA was isolated from a human spleen cDNA library1. Its ligand is chemokine stroma-derived factor (SDF). CXCR4 has been proved to be the co-receptor for HIV?s binding to CD4 through envelope glycoprotein gp 1202. In other cases, CXCR4 can even function as the only receptor for HIV-2?s binding to the CD4 ? host cells3. Mouse monoclonal antibody (12G5) to CXCR4 has been shown to inhibit HIV infectivity and HIV-induced syncytium.