Chitotriosidase-1

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

**Definition:** Chitotriosidase-1 (466 aa, ~52 kDa) is encoded by the human CHIT1 gene. This protein is involved in the degradation of chitins.

**Synonyms:** - CHIT1 - Chitinase-1 - Chitotriosidase - EC 3.2.1.14 - Methylumbelliferyl-Tetra-N-Acetylchitotetraoside Hydrolase - Plasma Methylumbelliferyl Tetra-N-Acetylchitotetraoside Hydrolase