Description
Chemokine that acts as chemoattractant for monocytes, macrophages and dendritic cells (PubMed:16455961, PubMed:23115081). Plays a role in angiogenesis and possibly in the development of tumors (PubMed:16989774, PubMed:23115081). Acts as an anti-inflammatory in the stomach (PubMed:23115081). May play a role in the innate defense against infections (PubMed:17307946). Activates the C-X-C chemokine receptor GPR35 to induce a rapid and transient rise in the level of intracellular calcium ions (PubMed:25411203)