MeSH 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.;
MeSH synonym : Chitinase;
MeSH hyponym : endochitinase;
MeSH CAS label : Poly(1,4-(N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosaminide)) glycanohydrolase;
Registry Number MeSH : EC 3.2.1.14;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chitinase;
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.