Chitinase-3-Like Protein 1

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Indicator, Reagent, or Diagnostic Aid

**Definition:** Chitinase-3-like protein 1 (383 aa, ~43 kDa) is encoded by the human CHI3L1 gene. This protein plays a role in tissue remodeling, inflammation and chitin binding.

**Synonyms:** - 39 kDa Synovial Protein - CGP-39 - CHI3L1 - Cartilage Glycoprotein 39 - Chondrocyte Protein YKL40 - GP-39 - YKL-40 - YKL-40 - hCGP-39