Uronolactonase

Template:Short description Template:Infobox enzyme The enzyme uronolactonase (EC 3.1.1.19) catalyzes the reaction

D-glucurono-6,2-lactone + H₂O $\rightleftharpoons$ 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.

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