The invention relates to an antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof which binds to the CXC chemokine receptor Bonzo (also referred to as STRL33, TYMSTR, HBMBU14 and CXCR6) and blocks the binding of a ligand (e.g., SExCkine (also referred to as chemokine alpha-5 and CXCL16) to the receptor. The invention also relates to a method of identifying agents (molecules, compounds) which can bind to Bonzo and inhibit the binding of a ligand (e.g., SExCkine) and/or modulate a function of Bonzo. The invention further relates to a method of modulating a function of Bonzo, and to the use of the antibodies, antigen-binding fragments, targeting molecules and agents identified by the method of the invention in research, therapeutic, prophylactic and diagnostic methods.

 
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