Chitooligosaccharides (CHOS) are homo-or heterooligomers of N-acetylglucosamine and D-
glucosamine. CHOS can be produced using chitin or chitosan as a starting material, using …

Chitinases belonging to 18 glycosyl hydrolase family is an ancient gene family that is widely
expressed from prokaryotes to eukaryotes. In humans, despite the absence of endogenous …

These genes represent novel asthma susceptibility genes. Variations in CHI3L1 and CHIA
have been associated with asthma risk. Polymorphisms in CHIT1 have not yet been …

Abstract Chitinase 3-like protein 1 (CHI3L-1) and chitotriosidase (CHIT-1) are members of
the chitinase family. CHI3L-1 is a newly recognized protein that is secreted by activated …

Chitotriosidase (HCHT) is one of two family 18 chitinases produced by humans, the other
being acidic mammalian chitinase (AMCase). The enzyme is thought to be part of the human …

Macrophages as a principal component of immune system play an important role in the
initiation, modulation, and final activation of the immune response against pathogens. Upon …

Chitotriosidase (CHIT1) belongs to chitinase family. So far this enzyme has been the best
investigated human chitinase regarding its biological activity and association with various …

BACKGROUND: Electronic health records (EHRs), when linked across primary and
secondary care and curated for research use, have the potential to improve our …

Motivation: Atherosclerosis is a disease that is present in almost all humans, typically
beginning in early adolescence. It is a human disease broadly investigated, that is …

Abstract Objectives Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection can induce
neurocognitive complications classified as HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) …