CXCL1 and infection: GMP also induced the expression of genesrelated to inflammation(Cxcl1) and defense against bacteria and viruses.CXCL1 is a chemokine that acts as a chemoattractant for several immunecells, especially neutrophils or other nonhematopoietic cells, tothe site of injury or infection and plays an important role in theregulation of immune and inflammatory responses.