Properties
Description
Recombinant Bacillus licheniformis chitinase 18A produced by Escherichia coli, plays a vital part in immunity, nutrition, and other aspects, since it hydrolyzes the β-(1-4)-linkage of N-acetyl-D-glucosamine units present in chitin polymers.
Expression System
Escherichia coli
Species
Bacillus licheniformis
Purity
≥90%, determined by SDS-PAGE.
Buffer
35 mM NaHepes buffer (pH 7.5), 750 mM NaCl, 200 mM imidazole, 3.5 mM CaCl2, and 25% (v/v) glycerol
Applications
Recombinant Bacillus licheniformis chitinase 18A can be used in research for biotechnology, waste disposal, agricultural pest control, and so on. It has the ability to hydrolyze chitin and chitosan.
