Cat No.
NATE-0999
Description
Uridine phosphorylase catalyzes the reversible phosphorolysis of uridine with the formation of ribose-1-phosphate and uracil.
Abbr
Upase, Recombinant (E. coli)
Alias
UrdPase; Upase; StUP
Source
E. coli
Species
E. coli
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 2.4.2.3
Bio-activity
20 - 25 U/mg
Appearance
Colourless clear liquid
Molecular Mass
165 kDa
Purification
> 85 %
Applications
These enzymes are widely used for the synthesis of modified nucleotides (virasol, cladribine, fludarabine) which are efficient antiviral and antitumor drugs.
Synonyms
Uridine phosphorylase; EC 2.4.2.3; UrdPase; Upase; StUP
