Chymases

**Definition:** A family of neutral serine proteases with CHYMOTRYPSIN-like activity. Chymases are primarily found in the SECRETORY GRANULES of MAST CELLS and are released during mast cell degranulation.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.277.656.300.760.103 - D08.811.277.656.959.350.103

**Synonyms:** - Chymotrypsin-Like Protease - Chymase - Chymase-1 - Chymotrypsin-Like Proteases