Gene: CHI3L1

Alternate names for this Gene: ASRT7|CGP-39|GP-39|GP39|HC-gp39|HCGP-3P|YK-40|YKL-40|YKL40|YYL-40|hCGP-39

Gene Summary: Chitinases catalyze the hydrolysis of chitin, which is an abundant glycopolymer found in insect exoskeletons and fungal cell walls. The glycoside hydrolase 18 family of chitinases includes eight human family members. This gene encodes a glycoprotein member of the glycosyl hydrolase 18 family. The protein lacks chitinase activity and is secreted by activated macrophages, chondrocytes, neutrophils and synovial cells. The protein is thought to play a role in the process of inflammation and tissue remodeling.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 1

Location in Chromosome : 1q32.1

Description of this Gene: chitinase 3 like 1

Type of Gene: protein-coding