Reaction: adenosine + H2O = D-ribose + adenine
Other name(s): adenosinase; N-ribosyladenine ribohydrolase; adenosine hydrolase; ANase
Systematic name: adenosine ribohydrolase
Comments: Also acts on adenosine N-oxide.
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, GTD, KEGG, Metacyc, CAS registry number: 9075-41-6
References:
1. Mazelis, M. and Creveling, R.K. An adenosine hydrolase from brussels sprouts. J. Biol. Chem. 238 (1963) 3358-3361.