|
Background
|
Relevance: Isoform 1: Cytokine that induces the release of T-cell-attracting chemokines from monocytes and, in particular, enhances the maturation of CD11c(+) dendritic cells. Can induce allergic inflammation by directly activating mast cells. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:11418668, ECO:0000269|PubMed:11480573, ECO:0000269|PubMed:17242164}., Isoform 2: May act as an antimicrobial peptide in the oral cavity and on the skin. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:24850429}.
|