Human Secretoglobin Family 3A Member 2, SCGB3A2 ELI

Secreted cytokine-like protein (PubMed: 12847263).

Binds to the scavenger receptor MARCO (PubMed: 12847263).

Can also bind to pathogens including the Gram-positive bacterium L.monocytogenes, the Gram-negative bacterium P.aeruginosa, and yeast (PubMed: 12847263).

Strongly inhibits phospholipase A2 (PLA2G1B) activity (PubMed: 24213919).

Seems to have anti-inflammatory effects in respiratory epithelium (By similarity).

Also has anti-fibrotic activity in lung (PubMed: 24213919).

May play a role in fetal lung development and maturation (PubMed: 24213919).

Promotes branching morphogenesis during early stages of lung development (PubMed: 24213919).

In the pituitary, may inhibit production of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) (By similarity).