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Chymases MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Chymases
Tree Number(s)
D08.811.277.656.300.760.103
D08.811.277.656.959.350.103
Unique ID
D053818
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D053818
Scope Note
A family of neutral serine proteases with CHYMOTRYPSIN-like activity. Chymases are primarily found in the SECRETORY GRANULES of MAST CELLS and are released during mast cell degranulation.
Entry Term(s)
Chymase
Chymase-1
Chymotrypsin-Like Protease
Chymotrypsin-Like Proteases
Public MeSH Note
2007; CHYMASE was indexed under SERINE ENDOPEPTIDASES 1988-2006, & under PEPTIDE PEPTIDOHYDROLASES 1984-1987
History Note
2007(1984)
Date Established
2007/01/01
Date of Entry
2006/07/05
Revision Date
2009/07/06
Chymases Preferred
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