Urease from Canavalia ensiformis (Jack bean), powder, white, approx. 8 U/mg

Stock Code: 3578907
Manufacturer Part No: 94281-1G
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Application


Urease from Canavalia ensiformis may be used for urea determination of various samples, such as legumes . It may be useful for the detection of pathogens as well as heavy-metal ions.


Biochem/physiol Actions


Urease catalyzes the hydrolysis of urea into carbon dioxide and ammonia. Urease is involved in nitrogen metabolism and urea degradation. Urease from Canavalia ensiformis binds 2 nickel ions per subunit .


General description


Urease(Ure) enzyme is present in the cytosol. It is active at acidic pH. Ureaseis present in archaea, bacteria, unicellular eukaryotes and plants.


Subunit molecular weight: ~90,770 Composed of six subunits with total molecular weight: ~544,620


Unit Definition


1 U corresponds to the amount of enzyme which hydrolyzes 1 µmol urea (Cat. No. 51459) per minute at pH 8.0 and 25°C

Colourwhite
Quality Level100
ManufacturerSIGMA-ALDRICH
Storage Temp.−20°C
Formpowder

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