Uronolactonase
Template:Short description Template:Infobox enzyme 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.