Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable identical protein binding activity and macrophage colony-stimulating factor receptor binding activity. Involved in microglial cell proliferation; positive regulation of gene expression; and positive regulation of oligodendrocyte differentiation. Predicted to be located in extracellular region. Predicted to be active in extracellular space. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; genitourinary system; hemolymphoid system gland; and mammary gland. Orthologous to human IL34 (interleukin 34).