Cat No.
NATE-0729
Description
The enzyme urate oxidase (UO) catalyzes the oxidation of uric acid to 5-hydroxyisourate:Uric acid + O2 + H2O → 5-hydroxyisourate + H2O2 → allantoin + CO2.
Abbr
UO, Native (Arthrobacter globiformis)
Alias
uricase; UO
Species
Arthrobacter globiformis
Form
lyophilized powder
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 1.7.3.3
Bio-activity
15-30 units/mg protein (biuret)
CAS No.
9002-12-4
Molecular Mass
4 × ~32 KDa (tetramer)
Isoelectric point
4.64
Unit Definition
One unit will convert 1.0 μmole of uric acid to allantoin per min at pH 9.0 at 25°C.
Synonyms
uric acid oxidase; uricase; uricase II; urate oxidase; factor-independent urate hydroxylase; EC 1.7.3.3; 9002-12-4; UO
