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β-Glucuronidase, Helix pomatia

Native β-glucuronidase from Helix pomatia. Useful for hydrolyzing urinary steroid conjugates prior to steriod assays. Note: 1 MU = 1,000,000 units.

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Enzyme Commission number:
3.2.1.31 (BRENDA, IUBMB)
UNSPSC Code:
12352202

biological source

Helix pomatia

Quality Level

100

form

liquid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

do not freeze

solubility

aqueous buffer: soluble

foreign activity

Aryl sulfatase ≤2%

shipped in

wet ice

storage temp.

2-8°C

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General description

Native β-glucuronidase from Helix pomatia. Useful for hydrolyzing urinary steroid conjugates prior to steriod assays. Note: 1 MU = 1,000,000 units.
Native β-glucuronidase from Helix pomatia. Useful for hydrolyzing urinary steroid conjugates prior to steriod assays. Note: 1 MU = 1,000,000 units.

Biochem/physiol Actions

β-Glucuronidase, a member of the 2 glycosyl hydrolase family, is involved in the hydrolysis of β-glucuronic acid residues from the non-reducing termini of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs). β-Glucuronidase catalyzes the complete hydrolysis of urinary conjugates. β-Glucuronidase serves as a possible candidate enzyme for gene-mediated enzyme prodrug therapy for glucuronide prodrugs. β-glucuronidase-responsive albumin binding prodrugs might be an effective therapeutic practice for treating solid tumors.

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Unit Definition

One unit is defined as the amount of enzyme that will liberate 1.0 µg phenolphthalein from phenolphthalein glucuronide per h at 37°C, pH 5.0.

Physical form

A 65% saturated ammonium sulfate suspension.

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, store in refrigerator (4°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at 4°C.

Other Notes

Shibasaki, H., et al. 2001. Steroids66, 795.
Graef, V., et al. 1977. Clin. Chem.23, 532.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H317 - H334

Hazard Classifications

Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Regulatory Listings

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EU REACH Annex XVII (Restriction List)

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K-C Chen et al.
Cancer gene therapy, 14(2), 187-200 (2006-09-16)
Gene-mediated enzyme prodrug therapy (GDEPT) seeks to increase the therapeutic index of anti-neoplastic agents by promoting selective activation of relatively nontoxic drug derivatives at sites of specific enzyme expression. Glucuronide prodrugs are attractive for GDEPT due to their low toxicity
Isabelle Tranoy-Opalinski et al.
European journal of medicinal chemistry, 74, 302-313 (2014-02-01)
The design of novel antitumor agents allowing the destruction of malignant cells while sparing healthy tissues is one of the major challenges in medicinal chemistry. In this context, the use of non-toxic prodrugs programmed to be selectively activated by beta-glucuronidase
Prabha Dwivedi et al.
Chemosphere, 199, 256-262 (2018-02-16)
Human exposure to consumer and personal care products chemicals such as phenols, including parabens and other antimicrobial agents, can be assessed through biomonitoring by quantifying urinary concentrations of the parent chemical or its metabolites, often after hydrolysis of phase II

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