Cat No.
NATE-0331
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 (Helix pomatia)
Alias
GUSB
Species
Helix pomatia
Form
partially purified powder or Aqueous solution in ~1.0 M ammonium sulfate with 3 mM sodium azide as preservative.
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 3.2.1.31
CAS No.
9001-45-0
Unit Definition
One unit will liberate 1.0 μg of phenolphthalein from phenolphthalein glucuronide per hr at 37°C at pH 5.0 (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.
Optimum pH
4.5 to 5.0
Inhibitors
D-glucuronic acid, D-galacturonic acid, D-glucaro-1, 4-lactone
Applications
Clinical Testing Diagnostic Assay Manufacturing
Synonyms
β-glucuronide glucuronohydrolase glucuronidase; exo-β-D-glucuronidase; ketodase; EC 3.2.1.31; 9001-45-0; β-D-glucuronoside glucuronosohydrolase; GUSB
