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Enzymes and Coenzymes > Enzymes > Hydrolases > Glycoside Hydrolases > Chitinases

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Chitinases  

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  • Chitinase

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  • 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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