Description
Chitosanase catalyzes the endohydrolysis of β (1,4) linkages between N-acetyl-D-glucosamine and D-glucosamine residues in partially deacetylated chitosan. Chitosanase from Streptomyces griseus is capable of hydrolyzing both chitosan and carboxymethyl cellulose. It is used for the lysis of cell walls of fungi belonging to the group Mucorales. It is found in several types of microorganisms.
Abbr
Chitosanase 46A, Recombinant (Bacillus subtilis)
Species
Bacillus subtilis
Form
35 mM NaHepes buffer, pH 7.5, 750 mM NaCl, 200 mM imidazol, 3.5 mM CaCl2, 0.02% sodium azide and 25% (v/v) glycerol
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 3.2.1.132
Molecular Weight
29.5 kDa
Optimum temperature
50 °C
Storage
This enzyme is shipped at room temperature but should be stored at -20 °C.
Synonyms
Chitosanase; EC 3.2.1.132; 51570-20-8; Chitosan N-acetylglucosaminohydrolase