Chitinase

Chitinase is an enzyme that breaks down chitin, a natural polymer found in the exoskeleton of insects, crustaceans, and fungal cell walls. It is widely used in agriculture, biotechnology, and medicine for its ability to degrade chitin-containing materials.

Product Name: Chitinase

Other Names: Chitin N-acetylglucosaminidase, Chitin hydrolase

Specification: Typically ≥ 1000 U/mg (enzyme activity units per milligram)

Appearance and Color: White to off-white powder

Molecular Formula: C₁₇H₁₆N₈Zn

Molecular Weight: 397.7 g/mol

CAS: 9001-06-3

Ingredient Information: Enzyme protein that catalyzes the hydrolysis of β-1,4-glycosidic bonds in chitin

Uses: 1. Biocontrol agent in agriculture to protect plants by degrading fungal cell walls 2. Waste management by degrading shellfish and insect chitin waste 3. Research tool in biotechnology and molecular biology 4. Potential applications in medicine for antifungal therapies