Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables cytokine activity; interleukin-20 receptor binding activity; and interleukin-22 receptor binding activity. Acts upstream of or within positive regulation of osteoclast differentiation. Located in extracellular space. Is expressed in Harderian gland; ductus deferens; epididymis; prostate gland; and skin. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in psoriasis. Orthologous to human IL20 (interleukin 20).