3'-nucleotidase explained

3′-nucleotidase
Ec Number:3.1.3.6
Cas Number:9025-84-7
Go Code:0008254

The enzyme 3′-nucleotidase (EC 3.1.3.6) the reaction

a 3′-ribonucleotide + H2O

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a ribonucleoside + phosphate

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on phosphoric monoester bonds. The systematic name is 3′-ribonucleotide phosphohydrolase. Other names in common use include 3′-mononucleotidase, 3′-phosphatase, and 3′-ribonucleotidase. This enzyme participates in purine and pyrimidine metabolism.

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