Predicted to enable CXCR chemokine receptor binding activity and chemokine activity. Involved in response to molecule of bacterial origin. Located in extracellular space. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; embryo mesenchyme; floor plate; respiratory system; and skin. Orthologous to several human genes including CXCL3 (C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 3). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2022]