CXCL3, Official Symbol CXCL3provided by HGNC Official Full Name C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 3provided by HGNC Primary source HGNC:HGNC:4604 See related Ensembl:ENSG00000163734 MIM:139111; AllianceGenome:HGNC:4604 Gene type protein coding RefSeq status REVIEWED Organism Homo sapiens Lineage Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi; Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Primates; Haplorrhini; Catarrhini; Hominidae; Homo Also known as GRO3; GROg; MIP2B; SCYB3; MIP-2b; CINC-2b Summary This antimicrobial gene encodes a member of the CXC subfamily of chemokines. The encoded protein is a secreted growth factor that signals through the G-protein coupled receptor, CXC receptor 2. This protein plays a role in inflammation and as a chemoattractant for neutrophils. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2014] Annotation information Note: This gene has been reviewed for its involvement in coronavirus biology, and is involved in immune response or antiviral activity. Expression Biased expression in appendix (RPKM 8.6), bone marrow (RPKM 6.3) and 12 other tissues See more Orthologs all