Chitin - ț̢
A linear polysaccharide of beta-1->4 linked units of ACETYLGLUCOSAMINE. It is the second most abundant biopolymer on earth, found especially in INSECTS and FUNGI. When deacetylated it is called CHITOSAN.
Synonyms :
Chitin Synthase - ț̢
An enzyme that converts UDP glucosamine into chitin and UDP. EC 2.4.1.16.
Synonyms : Chitin Synthase 1, Chitin Synthetase 2, trans-N-Acetylglucosaminosylase, Acetylglucosaminyltransferase, Chitin-UDP, Chitin UDP Acetylglucosaminyltransferase, trans N Acetylglucosaminosylase