biomarker 1,095 words KG: YKL40 2026-03-24
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YKL-40 (Chitinase 3-Like 1)

🔬 Protein Info
Gene SymbolYKL
Full Name40 (Chitinase 3-Like 1)
AliasesYKL-40 (N-terminal tyrosine, lysine, leucine, 40 kDa), HC-gp39, BRP-39
Chromosome1q32.1
Protein FamilyChitinase-like proteins (glycoside hydrolase family 18)
FunctionYKL-40, also known as chitinase 3-like protein 1 (CHI3L1), is a secreted glycoprotein belonging to the glycoside hydrolase family 18[@chitinase2020].
GeneCardsYKL
Human Protein AtlasYKL
GeneCHI3L1 located on chromosome 1q32.1
Protein383 amino acids, ~40 kDa
Diagnostic utilityElevated in AD vs. controls (AUC ~0.75-0.85)
Disease progressionLevels correlate with cognitive decline
Amyloid correlationModest positive correlation with amyloid burden
Tau correlationSome studies show association with tau pathology
DatabasesGeneCardsUniProtNCBI GeneHPASTRING

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Related Hypotheses (8)

Senescent Microglia Resolution via Maresins-Senolytics Combi
Score: 0.55
Retinal Vascular Microcirculation Rescue
Score: 0.54
Cell-Type Specific TREM2 Upregulation in DAM Microglia
Score: 0.52
Endothelial Glycocalyx Regeneration via Syndecan-1 Upregulat
Score: 0.50
Orexin-Microglia Modulation Therapy
Score: 0.49

Related Analyses (3)

Neuroinflammation and microglial priming in early Alzheimer'
neurodegeneration · archived
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Digital biomarkers and AI-driven early detection of neurodeg
neurodegeneration · archived

Related Experiments (11)

CHI3L1 variant association with AD progression in human pati
exploratory · proposed · Score: 0.85
Microglial Contributions to Huntington's Disease Pathogenesi
validation · proposed · Score: 0.40
NPH Glymphatic System Interaction Experiment
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40
Prodromal Parkinson's Disease Biomarker Development — Early
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40
Progranulin Replacement Therapy for FTD — Vector Development
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40

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YKL40 biomarker_for Alzheimer's disease
YKL40 biomarker_for Neuroinflammation