Carbohydrate Binding Modules
Also known asBinding Module, Carbohydrate · Module, Carbohydrate Binding · Carbohydrate Binding Module · Cellulose Bnding Domain · Cellulose Bnding Domains · Domain, Cellulose Bnding · Domains, Cellulose Bnding · Chitin Binding Domain · Chitin Binding Domains · Domain, Chitin Binding · Domains, Chitin Binding · Xylan Binding Domain
Definition
Contiguous amino acid sequences within a carbohydrate-active enzyme with discrete folds having carbohydrate binding activity. They are classified into 43 different families based on AMINO ACID SEQUENCE, binding specificity, and structure.
MeSH classification
- G02.111.570.820.709.275.750.157
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000094342) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗