Description
Monocyte chemotactic protein-3 (MCP3) is a non-glycosylated polypeptide belonging to the the CC-Chemokines family that attracts monocytes and eosinophils, augments monocyte anti-tumor activity, and induces the release of gelatinase B. It also regulates protease secretion by macrophages. MCP3 can bind heparin.1 MCP-3 is one of the most pluripotent chemokines since it activates all types of leukocytes. MCP-3 may affect HIV-1 infection via inhibiting the binding of HIV envelope to CCR5.2 MCP-3 has also been implicated in Multiple Sclerosis, allergic reactions and viral infections.3,4,5