Cetraxate benzylesterase explained

cetraxate benzylesterase
Ec Number:	3.1.1.70
Go Code:	0047741

The enzyme cetraxate benzylesterase (EC 3.1.1.70) catalyzes the reaction

cetraxate benzyl ester + H₂O

\rightleftharpoons cetraxate + benzyl alcohol

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on carboxylic ester bonds. The systematic name is cetraxate-benzyl-ester benzylhydrolase.

References

• Kuroda H, Miyadera A, Imura A, Suzuki A . Tokyo . Partial purification, and some properties and reactivities of cetraxate benzyl ester hydrochloride-hydrolyzing enzyme . Chem. Pharm. Bull. . 2929 - 32 . 2632040 . 11 . 37 . November 1989 . 10.1248/cpb.37.2929. free .