Cat No.
NATE-0332
Description
β-glucuronidase catalyzes the breakdown of complex carbohydrates. In humans it converts conjugated bilirubin into the unconjugated form, making bilirubin suitable for reabsorption.
Abbr
GUSB, Native (Limpets (Patella vulgata))
Alias
GUSB
Species
Limpets (Patella vulgata)
Form
lyophilized powder or aqueous solution (Aqueous solution in 0.9% NaCl with 0.02% sodium azide as preservative)
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 3.2.1.31
CAS No.
9001-45-0
Specificity
glucuronidase activity: 4.5 to 5.0 sulfatase activity: ~6.2
Unit Definition
One unit will liberate 1.0 μg of phenolphthalein from phenolphthalein glucuronide per hr at 37°C at pH 3.8 (30 min assay). Sulfatase Unit Definition: One unit of sulfatase will hydrolyze 1.0 μmole p-nitrocatechol sulfate per hr at pH 5.0 at 37°C.
Inhibitors
D-glucuronic acid, D-galacturonic acid, D-glucaro-1,4-lactone
Synonyms
β-glucuronide glucuronohydrolase glucuronidase; exo-β-D-glucuronidase; ketodase; EC 3.2.1.31; 9001-45-0; β-D-glucuronoside glucuronosohydrolase; GUSB
