CXCR3 and allergic disease: Previously, in allergic reactions, increased mRNA expression of different proteins, namely, the chemokine interferon-γ-inducible protein-10 (CXCL10) and the related CXC chemokine receptor 3-activating chemokines (CXCR3) macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) and IP-9, was identified.