Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables cytokine activity; growth factor activity; and interleukin-3 receptor binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including negative regulation of leukocyte apoptotic process; positive regulation of leukocyte proliferation; and regulation of phosphate metabolic process. Located in extracellular space. Is expressed in several structures, including hemolymphoid system; liver; reproductive system; vascular system; and yolk sac. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Graves ophthalmopathy; Graves' disease; asthma; and rheumatoid arthritis. Orthologous to human IL3 (interleukin 3).