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Uronolactonase

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uronolactonase
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EC no.3.1.1.19
CAS no.9025-93-8
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The enzyme uronolactonase (EC 3.1.1.19) catalyzes the reaction

D-glucurono-6,2-lactone + H2O D-glucuronate

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on carboxylic ester bonds. The systematic name is D-glucurono-6,2-lactone lactonohydrolase. It is also called glucuronolactonase. It participates in ascorbate and aldarate metabolism.

References

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  • Winkelman J, Lehninger AL (October 1958). "Aldono- and uronolactonases of animal tissues". The Journal of Biological Chemistry. 233 (4): 794–9. PMID 13587494.