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Chitinases  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

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Entry terms

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

In other languages

  • French

  • Chitodextrinase
  • Poly-bêta-glucosaminidase
  • Poly(1,4-(N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosaminide)) glycanohydrolase

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-QNZHFSKF-C

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