| uronolactonase | |
| Ec Number: | 3.1.1.19 |
| Cas Number: | 9025-93-8 |
| Go Code: | 0050389 |
The enzyme uronolactonase (EC 3.1.1.19) catalyzes the reaction
D-glucurono-6,2-lactone + H2O
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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.