Chitinase-3-Like Protein 1

**Definition:** A lectin that binds CHITIN, but lacks chitinase activity. It may be involved in tissue remodeling and cellular responses to the environment, including the response of type 2 HELPER T-CELLS to INFLAMMATION and sensitization to ALLERGENS. Mutations in the CHI3L1 gene are associated with ASTHMA.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.277.450.207.500 - D12.776.503.070

**Synonyms:** - CHI3L1 Protein - Cartilage Glycoprotein 39 - CGP-39 Protein - GP-39 Protein - YLK-40 Protein