(phosphorylase) phosphatase explained

phosphorylase a phosphatase
Ec Number:3.1.3.17
Cas Number:9025-74-5
Go Code:0050196

The enzyme phosphorylase a phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.17) catalyzes the reaction

[phosphorylase ''a''] + 4 HO

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2 [phosphorylase ''b''] + 4 phosphate

It is synonymous with Protein phosphatase 1. This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on phosphoric monoester bonds. The systematic name is [phosphorylase ''a''] phosphohydrolase. Other names in common use include PR-enzyme, phosphorylase a phosphatase, glycogen phosphorylase phosphatase, protein phosphatase C, and type 1 protein phosphatase.

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