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CAS 9001-06-3

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Chitinase

Description:
Chitinase, with the CAS number 9001-06-3, is an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of chitin, a biopolymer found in the exoskeletons of arthropods and the cell walls of fungi. This enzyme plays a crucial role in various biological processes, including digestion, defense against pathogens, and the recycling of chitin in ecosystems. Chitinase is produced by a variety of organisms, including bacteria, fungi, and plants, and it exists in several isoforms, each with distinct properties and functions. The enzyme operates optimally at specific pH and temperature ranges, which can vary depending on its source. Chitinase is of significant interest in biotechnology and agriculture, as it can be used for pest control, enhancing plant resistance to diseases, and in the production of chitosan, a derivative of chitin with various applications in medicine and food industries. Its activity can be influenced by factors such as substrate concentration, ionic strength, and the presence of inhibitors or activators.
Formula:Unspecified
Synonyms:
  • Chitin depolymerase
  • Chitin hydrolase
  • Chitinases
  • Chitinolytic enzyme
  • Chitinolytic enzymes
  • Chitodextrinase
  • Chitotriosidase
  • Denazyme CBB
  • Denazyme CBB-P 1
  • Denazyme CBB-P1/R
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Found 2 products.
  • Chitinase

    CAS:
    <p>Chitinase, found in bacteria, fungi, animals, plants, is a glycosyl hydrolase that hydrolyzes chito-oligosaccharides.</p>
    Color and Shape:Solid
  • Chitinase

    CAS:
    <p>Chitinase (systematic name (1→4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-β-D-glucan glycanohydrolase, EC 3.2.1.14) is a hydrolase that breaks down glycosidic bonds in chitin. One unit of chitinase will yield 1.0 mg of N-acetyl-D-glucosamine from chitin per hour at pH 6.0 and 25 °C.</p>
    Formula:C17H16N8Zn
    Purity:Min. 95%
    Molecular weight:397.74 g/mol

    Ref: 3D-FC173155

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