The enzyme N-acetylgalactosaminoglycan deacetylase (EC 3.1.1.58) catalyzes the reaction
This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on carboxylic ester bonds. The systematic name is N-acetyl-<small>D</small>-galactosaminoglycan acetylhydrolase. Other names in common use include polysaccharide deacetylase, Vi-polysaccharide deacetylase, and N-acetyl galactosaminoglycan deacetylase.