H. pylori
Proteome 2-D Gel Database
Protein name:
(Wbc/NolK)
Gene name:
H. pylori
number:
HP0045
Molecular weight
: 34804
pI
: 6.37
Swiss-Prot
Genbank
H. pylori
database
Urease converts urea into ammonia and carbon dioxide. The production of ammonia contributes to neutralization of acid in the surrounding medium. Urease activity helps
H. pylori
survive in the acidic stomach of humans.