Chitinases
Unless otherwise stated all data on this page refer to the human proteins. Gene information is provided for human (Hs), mouse (Mm) and rat (Rn).
Overview
Chitinase 1 (CHIT1) and acidic mammalian chitinase (CHIA; AMCase) are the enzymatically active chitinases that are part of a key pathway in tissue remodeling, and which have been implicated in the pathology of chronic fibrotic lung diseases. Small molecule chitinase inhibitors are being investigated for anti-fibrotic efficacy in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and offer potential for other diseases with a fibrotic component.
Enzymes
Targets of relevance to immunopharmacology are highlighted in blue
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AMCase (chitinase acidic)
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chitinase 1
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How to cite this family page
Database page citation:
Chitinases. Accessed on 19/05/2025. IUPHAR/BPS Guide to PHARMACOLOGY, http://www.guidetopharmacology.org/GRAC/FamilyDisplayForward?familyId=981.
Concise Guide to PHARMACOLOGY citation:
Alexander SPH, Fabbro D, Kelly E, Mathie AA, Peters JA, Veale EL, Armstrong JF, Faccenda E, Harding SD, Davies JA et al. (2023) The Concise Guide to PHARMACOLOGY 2023/24: Enzymes. Br J Pharmacol. 180 Suppl 2:S289-373.
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