Abstract
Chitinase-catalyzed hydrolytic and transglycosylating behavior of 1,2-oxazoline derivative of N-acetyllactosamine (LacNAc-oxa) 1 has been investigated. An extremely rapi d hydrolysis (ring-opening of the oxazoline moiety) could be observed, suggesting that 1 behaves as a transition state analogue substrate for chitinase A1 (Bacillus circulans WL-12). This disaccharide monomer 1 was found to polymerize under basic conditions, giving rise to novel oligosaccharides having a β(1-4)-β(1-6) repeating unit in the main chain. The degree of polymerization of the resulting oligosaccharides was up to 5. This is the first example of enzymatic glycosylation reaction forming a β(1-6) bond catalyzed by chitinase.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 477-484 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Cellulose |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 Aug |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- 1,2-Oxazoline derivative
- Chitinase
- Enzymatic polyaddition
- N-acetyllactosamine
- Oligo-N-acetyllactosaminoglycan
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Polymers and Plastics