CHI3L1

Also known as chitinase 3-like 1 (cartilage glycoprotein-39), ASRT7, CGP-39, GP-39, GP39, HC-gp39, HCGP-3P, YKL-40

Chitinase-3-like protein 1 (CHI3L1), also known as YKL-40, is a secreted glycoprotein that is approximately 40kDa in size that in humans is encoded by the CHI3L1 gene. The name YKL-40 is derived from the three N-terminal amino acids present on the secreted form and its molecular mass. YKL-40 is expressed and secreted by various cell-types including macrophages, chondrocytes, fibroblast-like synovial cells, vascular smooth muscle cells, and hepatic stellate cells. The biological function of YKL-40 is unclear. It is not known to have a specific receptor. Its pattern of expression is associated w

Gene data

CHI3L1

Name: chitinase 3 like 1
Type: protein-coding
Position: 203,176,896–203,186,800 (−)
Aliases: ASRT7, CGP-39, GP-39, GP39, HC-gp39, HCGP-3P, YK-40, YKL-40, YKL40, YYL-40
Ensembl: ENSG00000133048
RefSeq RNA: NM_001276.4, XM_047442840.1, XM_047442841.1, XM_047442846.1, XM_047442847.1
RefSeq protein: NP_001267.2, XP_047298796.1, XP_047298797.1, XP_047298802.1, XP_047298803.1

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. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2009].