Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables beta-N-acetylhexosaminidase activity. Predicted to be involved in chitin catabolic process; positive regulation of chemokine production; and production of molecular mediator involved in inflammatory response. Predicted to act upstream of or within inflammatory response. Located in cytoplasmic vesicle. 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).