OBO ID: GO:0008933
Term Name: lytic transglycosylase activity Search Ontology:
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)
References:
Ontology: GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO
PHENOTYPE No data available