CAZypedia

CAZypedia is a community-driven, expert-curated online encyclopedia dedicated to carbohydrate-active enzymes, or CAZymes, and associated carbohydrate-binding modules. Closely connected with the CAZy Database, it brings together scientific knowledge about enzymes involved in the synthesis and breakdown of complex carbohydrates. Its content includes family pages covering glycoside hydrolases, polysaccharide lyases, carbohydrate esterases, auxiliary activities, glycosyltransferases, and carbohydrate-binding modules, alongside a lexicon of terms relevant to CAZymes and carbohydrate chemistry.

Rather than offering commercial products or services, CAZypedia provides a freely accessible scientific reference for researchers, students, and others interested in the field. Entries are written by specialists and reviewed by responsible curators, with contributors identified by their real names and biographies. The site also offers introductory material on CAZyme classification, editorial and contribution guidance, and resources for citing its content. Scientists at all career stages are invited to contribute by authoring pages, serving as curators, or updating existing entries. Through ongoing community participation, CAZypedia aims to build and maintain comprehensive, reliable coverage of carbohydrate-active enzymes.