Gene: CHI3L2

Alternate names for this Gene: CHIL2|YKL-39|YKL39

Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is similar to bacterial chitinases but lacks chitinase activity. The encoded protein is secreted and is involved in cartilage biogenesis. Several transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 1

Location in Chromosome : 1p13.2

Description of this Gene: chitinase 3 like 2

Type of Gene: protein-coding