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 (Abalone)
Form
lyophilized powder, Supplied as a lyophilized powder containing citric acid or aqueous solution, Supplied as an aqueous solution containing 0.85% NaCl and 0.02% sodium azide
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 3.1.2.31
Activity
1,500,000-3,000,000 units/g solid or > 100,000 units/mL
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).
Synonyms
β-glucuronide glucuronohydrolase glucuronidase; exo-β-D-glucuronidase; ketodase; EC 3.2.1.31; 9001-45-0; β-D-glucuronoside glucuronosohydrolase; GUSB
