Chitinases

Synonyms

Chitinase

Endochitinase

Poly(1,4-(N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosaminide)) glycanohydrolase

Glycoside hydrolases that break down glycosidic bonds in CHITIN. They are important for insect and worm morphogenesis and plant defense against pathogens. Human chitinases may play a role in the etiology of allergies and asthma.