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GO: Molecular Function

lytic transglycosylase activity

Term ID
GO:0008933
Synonyms
  • murein transglycosylase B activity
  • peptidoglycan lytic transglycosylase activity
Definition
Catalysis of the specific cleavage of the beta-(1->4) glycosidic linkage between N-acetylmuramyl and N-acetylglucosaminyl residues in peptidoglycan, with the concomitant formation of 1,6-anhydro-N-acetylmuramyl residues. (2)
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Ontology
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