(pyruvate kinase)-phosphatase

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The enzyme [pyruvate kinase]-phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.49) catalyzes the reaction

[pyruvate kinase] phosphate + H2O [pyruvate kinase] + phosphate

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on phosphoric monoester bonds. The systematic name of this enzyme class is [ATP:pyruvate 2-O-phosphotransferase]-phosphate phosphohydrolase. This enzyme is also called pyruvate kinase phosphatase.

References

  • Jett MF, Hue L, Hers HG (1981). "Pyruvate kinase phosphatase". FEBS Lett. 132 (2): 183–6. Bibcode:1981FEBSL.132..183J. doi:10.1016/0014-5793(81)81156-8. PMID 6271587.


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