(pyruvate kinase)-phosphatase explained

[pyruvate kinase]-phosphatase
Ec Number:3.1.3.49
Cas Number:79986-25-7
Go Code:0050408

The enzyme [pyruvate kinase]-phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.49) catalyzes the reaction

[pyruvate kinase] phosphate + HO

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[pyruvate kinase] + phosphate

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on phosphoric monoester bonds. The systematic name of this enzyme class is [ATP:pyruvate 2-''O''-phosphotransferase]-phosphate phosphohydrolase. This enzyme is also called pyruvate kinase phosphatase.

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