Kunitz-Type Protease Inhibitor 1

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Kunitz-type protease inhibitor 1 (529 aa, ~58 kDa) is encoded by the human SPINT1 gene. This protein plays a role in both growth factor signaling and the regulation of protease activity.

**Synonyms:** - Hepatocyte Growth Factor Activator Inhibitor - Hepatocyte Growth Factor Activator Inhibitor Type 1 - SPINT1 - Serine Protease Inhibitor, Kunitz Type 1 - Serine Protease Inhibitor, Kunitz-Type, 1