Biological Activity: Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The ED50 as determined by its ability to induce VEGF expression using murine endothelial cells is less than 5.0 μg/mL, corresponding to a specific activity of > 200 IU/mg.
Relevance: Plays a role in angiogenesis and possibly in the development of tumors. May be a housekeeping chemokine regulating recruitment of nonactivated blood monocytes and immature dendritic cells into tissues. May play a role in the innate defense against infections. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:16455961, ECO:0000269|PubMed:16989774, ECO:0000269|PubMed:17307946}. Synonyms: C-X-C motif chemokine 17, DMC