This technology relates to a novel chitin-degrading enzyme comprising exo-beta-N-acetylglucosaminidase, a component of a Clostridium cellulovorans-derived cellulosome, as an active ingredient.
Chitin-related biomass has faced limitations in being easily utilized as a raw material due to its difficulty in degradation.
This enzyme can environmentally degrade chitin biomass to produce N-acetyl-glucosamine, and with its cell wall adhesion and degradation capabilities, it can also be utilized as an antifungal composition.
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