Serine-ethanolaminephosphate phosphodiesterase explained

serine-ethanolaminephosphate phosphodiesterase
Ec Number:3.1.4.13
Cas Number:37288-20-3
Go Code:0047387

The enzyme serine-ethanolaminephosphate phosphodiesterase (EC 3.1.4.13) catalyzes the reaction

serine phosphoethanolamine + H2O

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serine + ethanolamine phosphate

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on phosphoric diester bonds. The systematic name is serine-phosphoethanolamine ethanolaminephosphohydrolase. Other names in common use include serine ethanolamine phosphodiester phosphodiesterase, and SEP diesterase. This enzyme participates in glycerophospholipid metabolism.

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