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Bacterial ureases in infectious diseases.

R A Burne1, Y Y Chen

  • 1Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Center for Oral Biology, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY, USA.

Microbes and Infection
|June 24, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Bacterial ureases are nickel-containing enzymes that break down urea into ammonia and carbon dioxide. This review covers their biochemistry, genetics, and role in microbial ecology and human disease.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Enzymology

Background:

  • Ureases are nickel-dependent enzymes catalyzing urea hydrolysis.
  • Urea metabolism is crucial in various microbial processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the biochemistry and genetics of bacterial ureases.
  • To outline the roles of urea metabolism in microbial ecology.
  • To discuss urease-producing species affecting human health.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of biochemical and genetic studies.
  • Analysis of microbial ecology and pathogenesis data.

Main Results:

  • Detailed overview of urease structure and function.
  • Identification of key ureolytic species and their impact.

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  • Connection between urease activity and microbial survival/virulence.

    • Conclusions:

    • Bacterial ureases are vital enzymes with significant ecological and pathogenic roles.
    • Understanding urease biochemistry and genetics is key to addressing associated health issues.