Synonyms: CES2; CES2A1
Purity: >=30,000 (pmol/min/mug); >=95% (SDS-PAGE)
Storage: -70C
Enzyme Commission (EC) Number: 3.1.1.1 ( BRENDA | IUBMB )
UNSPSC Code: 12352204
Biochem/physiol Actions: Human carboxylesterase 2 (hCE-2) recognizes a substrate with a large alcohol group and small acyl group. Its substrate specificity may be restricted by a capability of acyl-hCE-2 conjugate formation due to the presence of conformational interference in the active site pocket. Carboxylesterases catalyze the biotransformation of several ester-containing drugs and prodrugs such as angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (temocarpil, cilazapril), anti-tumor drugs (capecitabin) and narcotics.
Biochem/physiol Actions: Member of a serine esterase family that hydrolyze ester and amide bonds. Carboxylesterase 2 is an endoplasmic reticulum-bound hydrolase that plays a critical role in xenobiotic detoxification and activation for ester-containing therapeutics. Carboxylesterase 2 is also involved in the detoxification of drugs such as heroin and cocaine. This enzyme is thought to play a role in lipid metabolism.
Physical form: Supplied as a solution containing sodium chloride, sodium acetate, and 20% glycerol.
RIDADR: NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany: 3