Gene:
chymotrypsinogen B1
Description:
Alpha-chymotrypsin (EC 3.4.21.1) is one of a family of serine proteases secreted into the gastrointestinal tract as the inactive precursor chymotrypsinogen. The zymogen is activated by proteolytic cleavage by trypsin (PRSS1; MIM 276000).[supplied by OMIM]