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Application

Technical Article Comparing Performance of Different EnzymesLearn more about recent application data generated by Sigma R&D to optimize hydrolysis for different drug classes using enzymes from different sources and the use of a chromatographicaly purified enzyme to reduce the effect of esterase activity resulting in conversion of 6-MAM to Morphine.

Biochem/physiol Actions

β-Glucuronidase (GUSB) is a lysosomal enzyme, that degrades glucuronate-containing glycosaminoglycans. β-glucuronidase, obtained from abalone has the ability to hydrolyze samples, that has high analyte concentrations. Absence of β-glucuronidase results in mucopolysaccharidosis type VII (MPSVII), which leads to lysosomal storage in the brain.

Packaging

25, 50 mL in glass bottle

Physical form

Supplied as an aqueous solution containing L-proline, ammonium acetate and sodium azide

Unit Definition

One Sigma or modified Fishman unit will liberate 1.0 µg of phenolphthalein from phenolphthalein glucuronide per hr at 37 °C at pH 3.8 (30 min assay).