Glycosyl hydrolase family 20 (GH20) catalytic domain of N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosaminidase (GcnA, also known as BhsA) and related proteins. GcnA is an exoglucosidase which cleaves N-acetyl-beta-D-galactosamine (NAG) and N-acetyl-beta-D-galactosamine residues from 4-methylumbelliferylated (4MU) substrates, as well as cleaving NAG from chito-oligosaccharides (i.e. NAG polymers). In contrast, sulfated forms of the substrate are unable to be cleaved and act instead as mild competitive inhibitors. Additionally, the enzyme is known to be poisoned by several first-row transition metals as well as by mercury. GcnA forms a homodimer with subunits comprised of three domains, an N-terminal zincin-like domain, this central catalytic GH20 domain, and a C-terminal alpha helical domain. The GH20 hexosaminidases are thought to act via a catalytic mechanism in which the catalytic nucleophile is not provided by solvent or the enzyme, but by the substrate itself.

N-acetyl-beta-hexosaminidase [Carbohydrate transport and metabolism].

Glycosyl hydrolase family 20, catalytic domain. This domain has a TIM barrel fold.

A subgroup of the Glycosyl hydrolase family 20 (GH20) catalytic domain found in proteins similar to the N-acetylhexosaminidase from Streptomyces plicatus (SpHex). SpHex catalyzes the hydrolysis of N-acetyl-beta-hexosaminides. An Asp residue within the active site plays a critical role in substrate-assisted catalysis by orienting the 2-acetamido group and stabilizing the transition state. The GH20 hexosaminidases are thought to act via a catalytic mechanism in which the catalytic nucleophile is not provided by solvent or the enzyme, but by the substrate itself. Proteins belonging to this subgroup lack the C-terminal PKD (polycystic kidney disease I)-like domain found in the chitobiases.

Beta-N-acetylhexosaminidases of glycosyl hydrolase family 20 (GH20) catalyze the removal of beta-1,4-linked N-acetyl-D-hexosamine residues from the non-reducing ends of N-acetyl-beta-D-hexosaminides including N-acetylglucosides and N-acetylgalactosides. These enzymes are broadly distributed in microorganisms, plants and animals, and play roles in various key physiological and pathological processes. These processes include cell structural integrity, energy storage, cellular signaling, fertilization, pathogen defense, viral penetration, the development of carcinomas, inflammatory events and lysosomal storage disorders. The GH20 enzymes include the eukaryotic beta-N-acetylhexosaminidases A and B, the bacterial chitobiases, dispersin B, and lacto-N-biosidase. The GH20 hexosaminidases are thought to act via a catalytic mechanism in which the catalytic nucleophile is not provided by the solvent or the enzyme, but by the substrate itself.

ChainA, Beta-n-acetylhexosaminidase [Streptomyces plicatus],1HP5_A Chain A, Beta-n-acetylhexosaminidase [Streptomyces plicatus],1JAK_A Chain A, Beta-N-acetylhexosaminidase [Streptomyces plicatus],1M01_A Chain A, Beta-N-acetylhexosaminidase [Streptomyces plicatus],5FCZ_A Chain A, B-N-acetylhexosaminidase [Streptomyces plicatus],5FD0_A Chain A, B-N-acetylhexosaminidase [Streptomyces plicatus]

ChainA, Beta-N-acetylhexosaminidase [Streptomyces plicatus]

ChainA, Beta-N-acetylhexosaminidase [Streptomyces plicatus]

BT0459[Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron],6Q63_B BT0459 [Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron],6Q63_C BT0459 [Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron]

Structureand activity of the GH20 beta-N-acetylhexosaminidase from Streptomyces coelicolor A3(2) [Streptomyces coelicolor],4C7D_B Structure and activity of the GH20 beta-N-acetylhexosaminidase from Streptomyces coelicolor A3(2) [Streptomyces coelicolor],4C7F_A Structure and activity of the GH20 beta-N-acetylhexosaminidase from Streptomyces coelicolor A3(2) [Streptomyces coelicolor],4C7F_B Structure and activity of the GH20 beta-N-acetylhexosaminidase from Streptomyces coelicolor A3(2) [Streptomyces coelicolor]

Beta-hexosaminidase OS=Porphyromonas gingivalis (strain ATCC BAA-308 / W83) OX=242619 GN=nahA PE=3 SV=2

Beta-N-acetylhexosaminidase OS=Cellulomonas fimi OX=1708 GN=hex20 PE=1 SV=1

Beta-hexosaminidase subunit beta OS=Entamoeba histolytica OX=5759 GN=HEXB PE=1 SV=1

Hexosaminidase D OS=Bos taurus OX=9913 GN=HEXD PE=2 SV=2

Beta-hexosaminidase OS=Vibrio vulnificus OX=672 GN=hex PE=3 SV=1