Urease
Also known as: Urea Amidohydrolase
Description
Urease is an Hydrolase Enzyme.
Biological Function of Urease
Metabolism
Urease catalyzes the conversion (hydrolysis) of Urea to Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Ammonia (Urease is responsible for the majority of endogenous Ammonia production from Urea).
Therapeutic Applications of Exogenous Urease
Immune System
Urease has been utilized in the treatment of some forms of Cancer.
These Substances Enhance the Function of Urease
Minerals
Nickel is an essential cofactor for Urease activity.
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