Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables chemokine activity. Involved in several processes, including astrocyte cell migration; macrophage chemotaxis; and positive regulation of macromolecule biosynthetic process. Located in extracellular space. Is expressed in articular cartilage; cartilage; knee joint; lung; and radius. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in human immunodeficiency virus infectious disease. Orthologous to several human genes including CCL3 (C-C motif chemokine ligand 3) and CCL3L3 (C-C motif chemokine ligand 3 like 3).