Chitotriosidase-1
Definition:
Degrades chitin, chitotriose and chitobiose. May participate in the defense against nematodes and other pathogens. Isoform 3 has no enzymatic activity.
References:
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[1]. R G Boot, et al. Cloning of a cDNA encoding chitotriosidase, a human chitinase produced by macrophages. J Biol Chem. 1995 Nov 3;270(44):26252-6. [Content Brief]
[2]. G H Renkema, et al. Purification and characterization of human chitotriosidase, a novel member of the chitinase family of proteins. J Biol Chem. 1995 Feb 3;270(5):2198-202. [Content Brief]
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