Urease is an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of urea into ammonia and carbon dioxide, playing a crucial role in the nitrogen cycle. It is primarily found in various organisms, including plants, bacteria, and fungi, and is particularly abundant in legumes. Urease is a metalloenzyme, meaning it requires metal ions, such as nickel, for its activity. The enzyme is composed of multiple subunits, which can vary in structure depending on the source organism. Urease exhibits optimal activity at specific pH levels, typically around neutral to slightly alkaline conditions. Its activity is influenced by temperature, substrate concentration, and the presence of inhibitors. Urease is significant in agricultural applications, as it can enhance soil fertility by facilitating nitrogen availability. Additionally, it has potential uses in medical diagnostics and bioremediation processes. Due to its role in urea metabolism, urease is also studied for its implications in certain diseases, such as urinary tract infections and gastric disorders.

Urease

9002-13-5: CLEC-urease, E.C. 3.5.1.5, Urea amidohydrolase, Ureasa, Urease LF, Urease-CLEC, Urease

Urease ex. Jack Beans, 200U/mg powder

Jack Bean Meal ex. Urease extrapure

Urease from Canavalia ensiformis (Jack bean urease, EC 3.5.1.5) is an enzyme that catalyses the following reaction:  (NH2)2CO + H2O → CO2 + 2 NH3  One unit of urease will yield 1.0 µmole of NH3 from urea per min at pH 7.0 and 25 °C.

Urease from Canavalia ensiformis

Urease, from Jack bean

Urease, made by various bacteria, aids pathogen virulence and is key to Helicobacter pylori's stomach colonization.

CAS 9002-13-5: Urease

Urease ex. Jack Beans, 200U/mg powder

Ref: SR-64807

Jack Bean Meal ex. Urease extrapure

Ref: SR-36494

Urease from Canavalia ensiformis

Ref: 3D-JAA00213

Urease, from Jack bean

Ref: 7W-GZ4552

Urease

Ref: TM-T76107

Urease, recombinant from bacteria

Ref: 54-BIB3101

Urease from Jack Bean

Ref: 3B-U0017