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1.08489

Urease

lyophilized 5 U/mg EC 3.5.1.5

Synonym(s):

Urease Enzyme

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NACRES:
NA.21
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
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Product Name

Urease, lyophilized 5 U/mg EC 3.5.1.5

form

solid

pH

6.0-7.0 (20 °C, 5 g/L in H2O, slurry)

bulk density

410 kg/m3

storage temp.

2-8°C

Analysis Note

Activity: ≥ 5 U/mg
Suitability for determination of urea: passes test

Biochem/physiol Actions

Urease catalyzes the hydrolysis of urea to ammonia and CO2. It is implicated in the development of enzymology and heme protein chemistry. Bacterial urease acts as a virulence factor and is involved in the pathogenesis of hepatic coma, peptic ulceration, and pyelonephritis.

General description

Urease (urea amidohydrolase; EC 3.5.1.5) is a nickel-dependent metalloenzyme that is found in various plants, bacteria, fungi, algae, and even some invertebrates.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1


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