CCL26
Function
Chemoattractant for eosinophils and basophils (PubMed:10415065, PubMed:10488147). Acts as a ligand for C-C chemokine receptor CCR3 which triggers Ca(2+) mobilization in eosinophils (PubMed:10415065, PubMed:10488147, PubMed:11425309). Also acts as a ligand for CX3C chemokine receptor CX3CR1, inducing cell chemotaxis (PubMed:20974991).
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the intercrine beta (chemokine CC) family.
Tissue Specificity
Ubiquitously expressed at low levels in various tissues including heart and ovary.
Cellular localization
- Secreted
Alternative names
SCYA26, UNQ216/PRO242, CCL26, C-C motif chemokine 26, CC chemokine IMAC, Eotaxin-3, Macrophage inflammatory protein 4-alpha, Small-inducible cytokine A26, Thymic stroma chemokine-1, MIP-4-alpha, TSC-1