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Cyanamide hydratase

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The enzyme cyanamide hydratase (EC 4.2.1.69) catalyzes the chemical reaction

urea cyanamide + H2O

This enzyme belongs to the family of lyases, specifically the hydro-lyases, which cleave carbon-oxygen bonds. The systematic name of this enzyme class is urea hydro-lyase (cyanamide-forming). This enzyme is also called urea hydro-lyase. This enzyme participates in atrazine degradation.

References

  • Stransky H, Amberger A (1973). "Isolation and properties of a cyanamide hydratase (EC 4.2.1) from Myrothecium verrucaria". Z. Pflanzenphysiol. 70: 74–87. doi:10.1016/S0044-328X(73)80049-2.


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