Description

Chitosanase is a specialized enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of chitosan, a linear polysaccharide derived from chitin. This enzymatic activity is crucial for the controlled degradation and modification of chitosan polymers, enabling the production of well-defined chitosan oligosaccharides with specific molecular weights and biological activities. It is an essential tool for researchers and manufacturers in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and agricultural sectors who require precise biopolymer processing.

Application

• Production of Chitosan Oligosaccharides (COS): Used to enzymatically hydrolyze chitosan into bioactive oligomers for nutraceutical, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical applications.
• Biomedical Research: Employed in studies of chitosan-based drug delivery systems, wound healing materials, and tissue engineering scaffolds to understand and control polymer degradation.
• Agricultural Biostimulants: Facilitates the manufacture of chitosan oligosaccharides that act as plant elicitors, enhancing crop resistance to pathogens and improving yield.
• Food Industry: Applied in the processing of chitosan for use as a natural preservative, dietary fiber, or functional food ingredient.
• Waste Valorization: Used in biorefining processes to convert chitinous waste from seafood processing into valuable chitosan derivatives.
• Enzyme Characterization & Development: Serves as a standard or tool in enzymology research for studying glycoside hydrolase mechanisms and engineering novel enzyme variants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chitosanase
CAS No.	51570-20-8
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Chitosanase; 1,4-β-poly-D-glucosaminidase; Endochitosanase; Poly[1,4-β-D-glucosamine] glycanohydrolase; Chitosan N-acetylglucosaminohydrolase; Chitosan hydrolyase; Chitodextrinase
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Chitosanase is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch is characterized for key parameters including specific activity, protein content, and purity to ensure consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay results, stability data, and storage conditions is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the vial to reach ambient temperature before opening to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Lyophilized powder
Identification (Activity)	Positive for chitosan hydrolysis
Specific Activity	≥ XX units/mg protein
Protein Content (Bradford)	≥ XX %
Purity (SDS-PAGE)	≥ XX %
pH Optimum	~5.5
Temperature Optimum	~50°C
Solubility	Soluble in water or buffer

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.