Adenosinetriphosphatase

Definition:

EC Tree > 3 Hydrolases > 3.6 Acting on acid anhydrides > 3.6.1 In phosphorus-containing anhydrides > 3.6.1.3 adenosinetriphosphatase
Adenosinetriphosphatase is a broad ATP-hydrolyzing activity; many enzymes formerly listed here are now classified separately under EC 3.6.3 and EC 3.6.4. It hydrolyzes ATP into ADP and phosphate. In cells it fuels active transport and mechanical work.

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