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Can amylase break down peptidoglycan?
Posted June 30, 2021
Enzymes
Answer

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 FragmentsFCB [Fluorescein di-beta-D-cellobioside]

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