Anti--ccr2 antibodies and methods of use thereof

(57) Abstract: The present invention is a mammal (e.g., human) attached to a portion of the CC- chemokine receptor (2) (CCR2) or receptor, an antibody or functional blocks binding of a ligand to the receptor on the fragments. The present invention further relates to the use of antibodies and fragments in a method for inhibiting the interaction of cells producing mammalian CCR2 and its ligand, as well as prophylaxis and diagnosis methods.