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Can amylase break down peptidoglycan?
Posted June 30, 2021
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Yes, amylase can break down peptidoglycan.
Amylase is a starch-degrading enzyme. It breaks down peptidoglycan by catalyzing the hydrolysis of the glycosidic bonds in peptidoglycan molecules. Hydrolysis refers to the process of splitting carbohydrates by addition of a water molecule.
Additional resources
Digestion of Peptidoglycan and Analysis of Soluble Fragments