Sorbitol-6-phosphatase explained

sorbitol-6-phosphatase
Ec Number:3.1.3.50
Cas Number:80449-21-4
Go Code:0050286

The enzyme sorbitol-6-phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.50) catalyzes the reaction

sorbitol 6-phosphate + H2O

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sorbitol + phosphate

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on phosphoric monoester bonds. The systematic name of this enzyme class is sorbitol-6-phosphate phosphohydrolase. This enzyme is also called sorbitol-6-phosphate phosphatase.

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