Alkaline phosphatase
Definition:
EC Tree > 3 Hydrolases > 3.1 Acting on ester bonds > 3.1.3 Phosphoric-monoester hydrolases > 3.1.3.1 alkaline phosphatase
Alkaline phosphatase is the broad Zn-containing nonspecific phosphomonoesterase. It hydrolyzes phosphate monoesters at alkaline pH, releasing alcohol and phosphate, and also catalyzes transphosphorylations; some forms hydrolyze diphosphate. Expected in Eukaryota, Archaea and Bacteria.
Alkaline phosphatase is the broad Zn-containing nonspecific phosphomonoesterase. It hydrolyzes phosphate monoesters at alkaline pH, releasing alcohol and phosphate, and also catalyzes transphosphorylations; some forms hydrolyze diphosphate. Expected in Eukaryota, Archaea and Bacteria.
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