Urease

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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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