Urease (urea amidohydrolase; EC 3.5. 1.5) catalyzes the hydrolysis of urea to yield
ammonia and carbamate. The latter compound spontaneously decomposes to yield another …

Nickel (Ni) is a naturally occurring metal, but anthropogenic activities such as
industrialization, use of fertilizers, chemicals, and sewage sludge have increased its …

Ureases (urea amidohydrolases, EC 3.5. 1.5) are a group of highly proficient enzymes,
widely distributed in nature, whose catalytic function is to catalyze the hydrolysis of urea, its …

The functions of iron, manganese, copper, zinc, nickel, molybdenum, boron, and chlorine in
plants are discussed. Iron (Fe) plays a crucial role in redox systems in cells and various …

Metabolic and signaling biochemical pathways have numerous steps that involve the
hydrolytic cleavage of peptide or phosphate ester bonds. Although both types of bonds are …

Water is a basic and significant asset for living beings. Water assets are progressively
diminishing due to huge populace development, industrial activities, urbanization and rural …

Nickel even though recognized as a trace element, its metabolism is very decisive for certain
enzyme activities, maintaining proper cellular redox state and various other biochemical …

Enzyme-induced carbonate precipitation (EICP) is a relatively new bio-cementation
technique for ground improvement. In EICP, calcium carbonate (CaCO 3) precipitation …

Nickel is now recognized as an essential trace element for bacteria, plants, animals and
humans. 1-6 While the role of this metal in animal biochemistry is still not well defined, to …

The article defines the development of our present understanding of the urease molecule. It
describes physical and chemical properties of the enzyme, the interaction of inhibitors with …