CHI3L1 Antibody – Rabbit Polyclonal

CHI3L1: Carbohydrate-binding lectin with a preference for chitin. May play a role in defense against pathogens, or in tissue remodeling. May play an important role in the capacity of cells to respond to and cope with changes in their environment. A genetic variation in CHI3L1 is associated with susceptibility to asthma-related traits type 7 (ASRT7). Asthma-related traits include clinical symptoms of asthma, such as coughing, wheezing and dyspnea, bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR) as assessed by methacholine challenge test, serum IgE levels, atopy, and atopic dermatitis. Belongs to the glycosyl hydrolase 18 family.

Protein type: Secreted, signal peptide; Secreted; Cell adhesion

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 1q32.1

Cellular Component: proteinaceous extracellular matrix; extracellular space; endoplasmic reticulum; perinuclear region of cytoplasm; cytoplasm

Molecular Function: extracellular matrix structural constituent; chitin binding; chitinase activity; carbohydrate binding

Biological Process: positive regulation of protein kinase B signaling cascade; positive regulation of angiogenesis; response to mechanical stimulus; apoptosis; cartilage development; carbohydrate metabolic process; activation of NF-kappaB-inducing kinase; immune response; chitin catabolic process; inflammatory response; lung development

Disease: Schizophrenia; Asthma-related Traits, Susceptibility To, 7