A dual-domain chitinase mechanism enables marine bacteria tosense and localize sparse crystalline chitin in the ocean
Hinata Tanimoto, Mikiko Tsudome, Mikako Tachioka, Atsushi Baba, Masayuki Miyazaki, Takayuki Uchihashi, Ryota Iino, Shigeru Deguchi, Akihiko Nakamura
This study identifies a dual-domain chitinase in marine bacteria that enhances chitin binding and retention, improving resource acquisition in the ocean.
bioRxiv · Dec 9, 2025 · PreprintMolecular Biology