Gp39; Brp39; Chil1; Chitinase 3 Like 1

Predicted to enable chitin binding activity. Involved in positive regulation of macromolecule metabolic process and positive regulation of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B signal transduction. Located in endoplasmic reticulum. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; genitourinary system; limb; liver; and skeleton. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in asthma and schizophrenia. Orthologous to human CHI3L1 (chitinase 3 like 1).