Gene:
chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 5
Gene ID:
195564
Symbol:
CXCL5
Species:
1000
Description:
The protein encoded by this gene is an inflammatory chemokine that belongs to the CXC chemokine family. This chemokine is produced concomitantly with interleukin-8 (IL8) in response to stimulation with either interleukin-1 (IL1) or tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNFA). This chemokine is a potent chemotaxin involved in neutrophil activation.