G8295

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
• 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

Properties

• 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

Description

Application

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Effective in the hydrolysis of steroid glucuronides.

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).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: 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