Leukocyte cell-derived chemotaxin-2
Function
Has a neutrophil chemotactic activity. Also a positive regulator of chondrocyte proliferation (PubMed:9524238). Does not show metalloendopeptidase activity (PubMed:27334921).
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the LECT2/MIM-1 family.
Tissue Specificity
Highly expressed in adult and fetal liver and weakly in testis. Not expressed in bone marrow.
Cellular localization
- Cytoplasm
- Secreted
Alternative names
Leukocyte cell-derived chemotaxin-2, LECT-2, hLECT2, LECT2