Anti-Chitinase MAb

Chitinase is a protein that is believed to be expressed at high levels in patients with inflammatory diseases such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. In preclinical studies, chitinase was found at high levels in patients with asthma, while the molecule was undetectable in those without the disease. Preclinical study data indicate that blocking chitinase in animals eased lung inflammation, suggesting that chitinase may potentially play a role in the treatment of asthma and other inflammatory diseases.