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 (E. coli)
Applications
β-glucuronidase is used as a reporter gene in GUS assays to monitor gene expression.
Product Overview
Type IX-A, 1,000-5,000 units/mg protein; Type VII-A, lyophilized powder, 5,000-20,000 units/mg protein
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 3.2.1.31
Composition
Protein, 30-70% biuret
Unit Definition
One unit will liberate 1.0 μg of phenolphthalein from phenolphthalein glucuronide per hr at 37°C at the pH 6.8 (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
