The CXCR2 receptor could mediate chemotaxis and degranulation of neutrophils along with CXCR1, via interleukin-8 (IL-8) a proinflammatory chemokine with the CXC motif. In addition, in a model of arterial injury, CXCR2 can improve endothelial recovery, and also seems to be important in recruiting endothelial progenitor cells to injured vessels. CXCR2 is activated by a plethora of ligands: GROa, b, g, neutrophil-activating peptide, granulocyte chemotactic protein-2 and keratinocyte derived chemokine (CXCL1). CXCR2 is expressed in different brain regions, in the lung and spleen and other regions.