3-deoxy-manno-octulosonate-8-phosphatase explained

3-deoxy-manno-octulosonate-8-phosphatase
Ec Number:	3.1.3.45
Cas Number:	59088-24-3
Go Code:	0019143

The enzyme 3-deoxy-manno-octulosonate-8-phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.45) catalyzes the reaction

3-deoxy-D-manno-octulosonate 8-phosphate + H₂O

\rightleftharpoons 3-deoxy-D-manno-octulosonate + phosphate

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on phosphoric monoester bonds. The systematic name is 3-deoxy-D-manno-octulosonate-8-phosphate 8-phosphohydrolase. This enzyme participates in lipopolysaccharide biosynthesis.

References

• Ray PH, Benedict CD . 1980 . Purification and Characterization of a Specific 3-Deoxy-D-manno-Octulosonate 8-Phosphate Phosphatase from Escherichia coli B . J. Bacteriol. . 142 . 60 - 8 . 6246070 . 1 . 293902 .