FB2026_01 , released March 12, 2026
FB2026_01 , released March 12, 2026
Gene Group: CHITIN DEACETYLASES
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General Information
Name
CHITIN DEACETYLASES
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
CDAC
FlyBase ID
FBgg0001804
Date last reviewed
2022-10-31
Number of members
4
Description
Description
Chitin deacetylases are secreted enzymes that deacetylate chitin to chitosan. (Adapted from FBrf0204376.)
Notes on Group
Source Material
The CHITIN DEACETYLASES Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Naba et al., 2019.7.9 and Dixit et al., 2008 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
chitin deacetylase activity
Biological Process
chitin metabolic process
Cellular Component
extracellular region
Enzymatic activity
Enzyme name (EC)
chitin deacetylase (3.5.1.41)
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
CARBON-NITROGEN HYDROLASES OF LINEAR AMIDES
CHITIN DEACETYLASE-LIKE FAMILY
Members (4)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Equivalent Group(s)
Other resource(s)
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
CDAC
CHITIN DEACETYLASES
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (3)