CATH Classification
| Level | CATH Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
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3 | Alpha Beta |
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3.30 | 2-Layer Sandwich |
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3.30.20 | Endochitinase; domain 2 |
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3.30.20.10 | Endochitinase, domain 2 |
Domain Context
CATH Clusters
| Superfamily | Endochitinase, domain 2 |
| Functional Family | Endochitinase (Chitinase) |
Enzyme Information
| 3.2.1.14 |
Chitinase.
based on mapping to UniProt P29022
Random endo-hydrolysis of N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosaminide (1->4)-beta- linkages in chitin and chitodextrins.
-!- The enzyme binds to chitin and randomly cleaves glycosidic linkages in chitin and chitodextrins in a non-processive mode, generating chitooligosaccharides and free ends on which exo-chitinases and exo- chitodextrinases can act. -!- Activity is greatly stimulated in the presence of EC 1.14.99.53, which attacks the crystalline structure of chitin and makes the polymer more accesible to the chitinase. -!- Cf. EC 3.2.1.202.
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UniProtKB Entries (1)
| P29022 |
CHIA_MAIZE
Zea mays
Endochitinase A
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PDB Structure
| PDB | 4MCK |
| External Links | |
| Method | X-RAY DIFFRACTION |
| Organism | |
| Primary Citation |
Crystallographic structure of ChitA, a glycoside hydrolase family 19, plant class IV chitinase from Zea mays.
Protein Sci.
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