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A rapid technique for the preparation of large quantities of solubilized chitin synthase is described. The enzyme derived is very stable and has high specific and total activities. It has been used to screen compounds with potential fungicidal and insecticidal properties.
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Adams, D.J., Gooday, G.W. A rapid chitin synthase preparation for the assay of potential fungicides and insecticides. Biotechnol Lett 2, 75–78 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00213347
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