iDrugBank

Chitin Synthase

MESHD002687

An enzyme that converts UDP glucosamine into chitin and UDP. EC 2.4.1.16.

Synonyms

  • Chitin-UDP Acetylglucosaminyltransferase
  • Acetylglucosaminyltransferase, Chitin-UDP
  • Chitin UDP Acetylglucosaminyltransferase
  • trans-N-Acetylglucosaminosylase
  • trans N Acetylglucosaminosylase
  • Chitin Synthetase 2
  • Chitin Synthase 1

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:28:01.396Z