Human CCL26 mRNA encodes the human C-C motif chemokine ligand 26 (CCL26) protein, a cytokine that displays chemotactic activity for normal peripheral blood eosinophils and basophils. CCL26 also has antimicrobial activity, displaying an antibacterial effect on S. pneumoniae, S. aureus, Non-typeable H. influenzae, and P. aeruginosa.
