Gene Symbol | CHI3L2 |
Entrez Gene ID | 1117 |
Full Name | chitinase 3 like 2 |
Synonyms | CHIL2,YKL-39,YKL39 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | The protein encoded by this gene is similar to bacterial chitinases but lacks chitinase activity. The encoded protein is secreted and is involved in cartilage biogenesis. Several transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2012]. |
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