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  • 1Fu Wai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing.

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|April 1, 1996
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Chymase, a serine proteinase in mast cells, plays a key role in forming angiotensin II in the human heart. Its structure and function are crucial for understanding cardiovascular regulation and inflammation.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Enzymology

Context:

  • Chymase is a serine proteinase primarily found in mast cell secretory granules and the extracellular interstitium.
  • The mature enzyme is a glycoprotein with 226 amino acid residues and a molecular weight of 30 kD.
  • Chymase is inhibited by serine proteinase inhibitors but not by angiotensin I converting enzyme inhibitors.

Purpose:

  • To describe the characteristics of human chymase.
  • To investigate the role of chymase in physiological processes.
  • To explore the relationship between chymase and cardiovascular function.

Summary:

  • Human chymase, a 30 kD glycoprotein serine proteinase, has been cloned and sequenced.
  • It is distinct from angiotensin I converting enzyme inhibitors.

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  • Chymase is implicated in neurogenic inflammation, extracellular matrix breakdown, and vasoactive peptide metabolism.

    • Impact:

    • Chymase significantly contributes to angiotensin II formation in the human heart.
    • Understanding chymase is vital for research into cardiovascular diseases and inflammatory conditions.
    • Its role in peptide metabolism suggests broader implications in physiological regulation.