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Sigma-Aldrich

Esterase from rabbit liver

lyophilized powder, ≥30 units/mg protein

Synonym(s):

Carboxyl esterase, Carboxylic-ester hydrolase

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About This Item

CAS Number:
Enzyme Commission number:
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
NACRES:
NA.54

form

lyophilized powder

specific activity

≥30 units/mg protein

mol wt

60 kDa

composition

Protein, ≥85% biuret

storage temp.

−20°C

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General description

Esterase belongs to the C-family of carboxylesterases. It is a glycoprotein, mainly present in the endoplasmic reticulum of hepatocytes.

Application

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-associated phospholipase A(2).
Esterase from rabbit liver has been used:
  • in comparative biophysical studies with bovine bile-salt-activated lipase in the assays with vinyl acetate, triacylglycerols, p-nitrophenyl esters and serine enzyme inhibitors
  • in the catalysis and kinetic profiling studies of peptidic compounds
  • in in vitro stability assays of prodrug compounds (BMS-292655 and BMS300043)
  • in the hydrolysis of oleuropein aglycone (Ole-AG)

The enzyme from Sigma has been used to study the effect of divalent metal ions on the activity of esterase.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Esterase enzyme catalyzes hydrolysis of carboxylic ester to carboxylate and alcohol in the presence of water. Rabbit liver carboxylesterase catalyzes enantioselective hydrolysis of cineol derivatives.
Esterase enzyme has broad substrate specificity. Esterase from rabbit liver has been used to investigate the toxic effect of carbamate insecticides. Esterase from rabbit liver has also been used for the hydrolysis of simvastatin.

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.

Physical form

Lyophilized powder containing Tris buffer salts

Pictograms

Health hazard

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Resp. Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Anna Sobeková et al.
Acta biologica Hungarica, 60(1), 45-54 (2009-04-22)
The activities of the antioxidant and detoxifying enzymes, superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GSHPx), glutathione reductase (GR), glutathione-S-transferase (GST), and the content of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) were determined in the liver and kidney of rabbits after
Hansjörg Schwertz et al.
Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology, 52(2), 151-160 (2008-08-02)
Animal data strongly support a role for inflammation in myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury. Attempts at cardioprotection by immunomodulation (such as with the specific C5 antibody pexelizumab) in humans have been disappointing. We hypothesized that a broader spectrum antiinflammatory agent might
Z Qiao et al.
The Journal of international medical research, 37(4), 1029-1037 (2009-09-19)
Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A(2) (Lp-PLA(2)) contributes to atherosclerotic plaque instability and subsequent sudden coronary death. Statins are associated with decreased stroke risk and may improve stability of atherosclerotic plaques. The present study investigated the effect of simvastatin on expression of Lp-PLA(2)
Rami Akkad et al.
Journal of AOAC International, 95(5), 1371-1377 (2012-11-28)
HPTLC-enzyme inhibition assay was applied to different fruit and vegetable samples after individual spiking with organophosphate and carbamate pesticides at their maximum residue limits documented by the European Commission. Samples were extracted according to the QuEChERS (Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective
Sisi Zhang et al.
Current protocols, 2(7), e489-e489 (2022-07-21)
Polysorbates (PSs), including PS20 and PS80, are non-ionic surfactants widely used in the pharmaceutical industry to enhance drug solubility and stability. Despite their wide application, PSs are prone to degradation by either hydrolysis or oxidation in drug formulations during storage;

Protocols

Objective: To standardize a procedure for the enzymatic determination of Esterase activity using Ethyl Butyrate as a substrate.

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