TABLE 1.
Specific activities of ChiA and its deletion mutants toward colloidal chitin
| Enzyme | Sp acta (U/nmol of enzyme) | % Activityb |
|---|---|---|
| ChiA | 2.42 | 100.0 |
| ChiAΔ1 | 1.23 | 50.9 |
| ChiAΔ2 | 1.42 | 58.4 |
| ChiAΔ3 | 0.94 | 38.7 |
| ChiAΔ4 | 1.02 | 42.1 |
Chitinase assays were performed under standard conditions.
Values represent activities relative to that of ChiA.