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beta-glucuronidase |
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β-glucuronidase /β-glu·cu·ron·i·dase/ (gloo″ku-ron´ĭ-dās) an enzyme that attacks terminal glycosidic linkages in natural and synthetic glucuronides and that has been implicated in estrogen metabolism and cell division; it occurs in the spleen, liver, and endocrine glands; deficiency results in Sly's syndrome.
β-glucuronidase an enzyme which attacks glycosidic linkages in natural and synthetic glucuronides; occurs in the spleen, liver and endocrine glands. g. deficiency is the basis for mucopolysaccharidosis type VII in humans, dogs and inbred mice. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Immunologic release of beta-hexosaminidase and beta-glucuronidase from purified rat serosal mast cells. After 3 weeks, the transplanted cells had penetrated diverse regions of the brain and produced beta-glucuronidase, the enzyme that victims of Sly syndrome cannot make. If beta-glucuronidase levels go unchecked, they may not only reverse glucuronidation but allow toxins to remain in the body to potentially cause cell damage. |
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