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β-Glucuronidase from Escherichia coli

≥10,000,000 units/g protein (30 min assay), recombinant, expressed in E. coli overproducing strain, lyophilized powder

Synonym(s):

β-D-Glucuronide glucuronosohydrolase

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CAS Number:
9001-45-0
Enzyme Commission number:
3.2.1.31 (BRENDA, IUBMB)
EC Number:
232-606-8
MDL number:
MFCD00130629
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
NACRES:
NA.54

recombinant

expressed in E. coli overproducing strain

Quality Level

300

form

lyophilized powder

specific activity

≥10,000,000 units/g protein (30 min assay)

mol wt

~290 kDa

composition

protein, 40-60% biuret

storage temp.

−20°C

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Application

New Technical Article Comparing Performance of Different Enzymes
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Used for the hydrolysis of glucuronide conjugates in urinary metabolite analysis

Quality

Contains buffer salts and stabilizer.

Unit Definition

One Sigma or modified Fishman unit will liberate 1.0 μg of phenolphthalein from phenolphthalein glucuronide per hr at 37 °C at the pH 6.8 (30 min assay).

Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H317,H334

Precautionary Statements

P261 - P280 - P342 + P311

Hazard Classifications

Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Ling Xiao et al.
RSC advances, 10(39), 22966-22971 (2020-06-16)
UDP-glucuronosyltransferases (UGTs) and β-glucuronidase (GUS) catalyze entirely distinct metabolism reactions. UGTs are responsible for the glucuronidation of a variety of drugs, endogenous and environmental chemicals, whereas GUS hydrolyzes glucuronides and liberates the parent substrates. Information on the overlap of ligand
Enzymes
Methods of Enzymatic Analysis, 2, 460-461 (1974)
Shuo Gao et al.
Frontiers in chemistry, 9, 709581-709581 (2021-08-03)
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The Journal of nutrition, 151(7), 1802-1816 (2021-04-21)
Curcuminoids from turmeric rhizome have significant health benefits but low bioavailability. To assess the pharmacokinetics of a novel natural turmeric dried colloidal suspension compared with 4 other turmeric formulations (including a standardized extract) at their respective recommended dosages. Thirty healthy men
Optimized conditions for the emzymatic hydrolysis of a-hydroxytriazolam-glucoronide in human urine.
Tsujikawa, K., et al.
Health Laboratory Science, 50, 286-289 (2004)
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Articles

Evaluation of Different Enzymes on Hydrolysis Efficiencies of Glucuronide Drug Metabolites in Urine

β-glucuronidase (GUS) enzymes are utilized to hydrolyze glucuronide (gluc) drug metabolites to the parent drug, facilitating analysis by LC-MS/MS.

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Protocols

Enzymatic Assay of β-Glucuronidase (EC 3.2.1.31) from E. coli

Objective: To standardize a procedure for the enzymatic assay of β-Glucuronidase.

UHPLC/MS for Drug Detection in Urine

Optimize β-glucuronidase hydrolysis for glucuronide metabolite analysis considering factors like time, temperature, pH, and enzyme concentration.

UHPLC/MS for Drug Detection in Urine

Optimize β-glucuronidase hydrolysis for glucuronide metabolite analysis considering factors like time, temperature, pH, and enzyme concentration.

UHPLC/MS for Drug Detection in Urine

Optimize β-glucuronidase hydrolysis for glucuronide metabolite analysis considering factors like time, temperature, pH, and enzyme concentration.

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