4-Phytase

Definition:

EC Tree > 3 Hydrolases > 3.1 Acting on ester bonds > 3.1.3 Phosphoric-monoester hydrolases > 3.1.3.26 4-phytase
4-Phytase is the plant/microbial phytate-mineralizing histidine-acid phosphatase. It hydrolyzes the 4-position of myo-inositol hexakisphosphate (phytate) with water, releasing 1D-myo-inositol 1,2,3,5,6-pentakisphosphate and phosphate. Expected in Bacteria and Eukaryota.

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