1CTN | pdb_00001ctn

CRYSTAL STRUCTURE OF A BACTERIAL CHITINASE AT 2.3 ANGSTROMS RESOLUTION


Domain Annotation: SCOP2 Classification SCOP2 Database Homepage

ChainsTypeFamily Name Domain Identifier Family IdentifierProvenance Source (Version)
ASCOP2B Superfamily(Trans)glycosidases 8055440 3000313 SCOP2B (2022-06-29)
ASCOP2B SuperfamilyE set domains 8054947 3000070 SCOP2B (2022-06-29)
ASCOP2B Superfamily(Trans)glycosidases 8055440 3000313 SCOP2B (2022-06-29)
ASCOP2B SuperfamilyChitinase insertion domain 8055442 3000666 SCOP2B (2022-06-29)

Domain Annotation: ECOD Classification ECOD Database Homepage

ChainsFamily NameDomain Identifier ArchitecturePossible HomologyHomologyTopologyFamilyProvenance Source (Version)
Ae1ctnA1 A: Cloacin translocation domainX: Cloacin translocation domainH: Cloacin translocation domainT: Copper-bindF:ECOD (20:10:01)
Ae1ctnA2 A: C-terminal subdomain in Lon-related proteases catalytic domainsX: C-terminal subdomain in Lon-related proteases catalytic domainsH: C-terminal subdomain in Lon-related proteases catalytic domainsT: DUF3197F:ECOD (20:10:01)
Ae1ctnA3 A: C-terminal subdomain in Lon-related proteases catalytic domainsX: C-terminal subdomain in Lon-related proteases catalytic domainsH: C-terminal subdomain in Lon-related proteases catalytic domainsT: EpimeraseF:ECOD (20:10:01)

Domain Annotation: CATH CATH Database Homepage

ChainDomainClassArchitectureTopologyHomologyProvenance Source (Version)
A2.60.40.10 Mainly Beta Sandwich Immunoglobulin-like ImmunoglobulinsCATH (4.3.0)
A3.20.20.80 Alpha Beta Alpha-Beta Barrel TIM Barrel GlycosidasesCATH (4.3.0)
A3.10.50.10 Alpha Beta Roll Chitinase A domain 3CATH (4.3.0)

Structure Motif Annotation: Mechanism and Catalytic Site Atlas M-CSA Database Homepage

ChainsEnzyme NameDescriptionCatalytic Residues
chitinase (GH18, Class II)  M-CSA #478

Chitinase binds to chitin and randomly cleaves glycosidic linkages in chitin and chitodextrins in a non-processive mode, generating chitooligosaccharides and free ends on which exo-chitinases and exo-chitodextrinases can act. Chitin is a bio-polymer composed of 1,4-beta linked N-acetylglucosamine units, a major component of fungal cell walls and insect exoskeletons.

The bacterial chitinase enzyme is an 18-family member, and is used by bacteria to catalyse the degradation of chitin to form products which are then used as a source of energy.

Defined by 4 residues: ASP:A-288 [auth A-311]ASP:A-290 [auth A-313]GLU:A-292 [auth A-315]TYR:A-367 [auth A-390]
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