chitin deacetylase activity [GO_0004099]
Catalysis of the reaction: chitin + H2O = chitosan + acetate.
chitin deacetylase activity
ID: GO_0004099
Class
Catalysis of the reaction: chitin + H2O = chitosan + acetate.
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- deacetylase activity
- hydrolase activity, acting on carbon-nitrogen (but not peptide) bonds, in linear amides
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| chitin amidohydrolase activity | related synonym | 3.5.1.41 |
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