| trehalose-phosphatase | |
| Ec Number: | 3.1.3.12 |
| Cas Number: | 9025-72-3 |
| Go Code: | 0004805 |
The enzyme trehalose-phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.12) catalyzes the reaction
α,α-trehalose 6-phosphate + H2O
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This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on phosphoric monoester bonds. The systematic name is α,α-trehalose-6-phosphate phosphohydrolase. Other names in common use include trehalose 6-phosphatase, trehalose 6-phosphate phosphatase, and trehalose-6-phosphate phosphohydrolase. This enzyme participates in starch and sucrose metabolism.