Definition: A family of neutral serine proteases with CHYMOTRYPSIN-like activity. Chymases are primarily found in the SECRETORY GRANULES of MAST CELLS and are released during mast cell degranulation.
Other names Chymotrypsin Like Proteases; Chymotrypsin Like Protease; Chymase 1; Chymotrypsin-Like Proteases; Chymotrypsin-Like Protease; Chymase-1; Chymase