Endopolyphosphatase

Definition:

EC Tree > 3 Hydrolases > 3.6 Acting on acid anhydrides > 3.6.1 In phosphorus-containing anhydrides > 3.6.1.10 endopolyphosphatase
Exopolyphosphatase is a phosphohydrolase found in viruses and cellular organisms. It hydrolyzes (polyphosphate)n with one water into (polyphosphate)n-1 and phosphate, processively removing terminal phosphates. In cells it mobilizes polyphosphate stores. It features a polyphosphatase fold.

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