Description
An esterase is a hydrolase that splits esters into acids and alcohols
Abbr
Esterase, Native (Rabbit)
Applications
Esterase from rabbit liver has been used in a study to investigate a toxic effect of carbamate insecticides. Esterase from rabbit liver has also been used in a study to investigate the effect of simvastatin on expression and activity of a lipoprotein-ass ociated phospholipase A. The enzyme from Creative Enzymes has been used to study the effect of divalent metal ions on the activity of esterase.
Form
Lyophilized powder containing Tris buffer salts
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 3.1.1.1
Activity
> 75 units/mg protein
Unit Definition
One unit will hydrolyze 1.0 μmole of ethyl butyrate to butyric acid and ethanol per min at pH 8.0 at 25°C.
Synonyms
EC 3.1.1.1; ali-esterase; B-esterase; monobutyrase; cocaine esterase; procaine esterase; methylbutyrase; vitamin A esterase; butyryl esterase; carboxyesterase; carboxylate esterase; carboxylic esterase; methylbutyRate esterase; triacetin esterase; carboxyl ester hydrolase; butyRate esterase; methylbutyrase; α-carboxylesterase; propionyl esterase; nonspecific carboxylesterase; esterase D; esterase B; esterase A; serine esterase; carboxylic acid esterase; cocaine esterase; 9016-18-6
