CCL26 is novel CC family chemokine, also known as TARC (thymus and activation regulated chemokine). It is encoded by CCL26 gene, which is located on Chr.7 in humans, and ubiquitously expressed at low levels in various tissues including heart and ovary. CCL26 elicits its effects activity by binding to the cell surface chemokine receptor CCR3, and chemotactic for eosinophils and basophils.
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