Abstract
Five distinct ester hydrolases (EC 3-1) have been characterized in guinea-pig epidermis. These are carboxylic esterase, acid phosphatase, pyrophosphatase, and arylsulphatase A and B. Their properties are consistent with those of lysosomal enzymes.
MeSH terms
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Acid Phosphatase / metabolism
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Animals
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Carboxylic Ester Hydrolases / metabolism
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Cerebroside-Sulfatase / metabolism
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Chondro-4-Sulfatase / metabolism
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Guinea Pigs
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Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
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Hydrolases / metabolism*
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Kinetics
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Lysosomes / enzymology*
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Pyrophosphatases / metabolism
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Skin / enzymology*
Substances
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Hydrolases
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Carboxylic Ester Hydrolases
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Acid Phosphatase
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Cerebroside-Sulfatase
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Chondro-4-Sulfatase
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Pyrophosphatases