Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.4.0)
Predicted to enable chitin binding activity; chitinase activity; and kinase binding activity. Predicted to be involved in chitin catabolic process; positive regulation of chemokine production; and production of molecular mediator involved in inflammatory response. Located in cytoplasm. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; genitourinary system; liver; lung; and smooth muscle tissue. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in asthma. Orthologous to human CHIA (chitinase acidic).
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