The critical enzymatic virulence factor that aids survival of Helicobacter pylori in the harsh acidic environment of the stomach is ________, which increases the local pH by converting urea to CO2 and NH3.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


urease enzyme

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