Molecular characterization of a novel chitinase Cm Chi1 from Chitinolyticbacter meiyuanensis SYBC-H1 and its use in N -acetyl- d -glucosamine production

Background N-acetyl-d-glucosamine (GlcNAc) possesses many bioactivities that have been used widely in many fields. The enzymatic production of GlcNAc is eco-friendly, with high yields and a mild production process compared with the traditional chemical process. Therefore, it is crucial to discover a better chitinase for GlcNAc production from chitin.