Description
Activates STAT3 and possibly STAT1 and STAT5 through the IL31 heterodimeric receptor composed of IL31RA and OSMR (PubMed: 15184896). May function in skin immunity (PubMed: 15184896). Enhances myeloid progenitor cell survival in vitro (PubMed: 17379091). Induces RETNLA and serum amyloid A protein expression in macrophages (PubMed: 25847241)