Phosphoadenylylsulfatase

Definition:

EC Tree > 3 Hydrolases > 3.6 Acting on acid anhydrides > 3.6.2 In sulfonyl-containing anhydrides > 3.6.2.2 phosphoadenylylsulfatase
Phosphoadenylylsulfatase is a manganese-requiring sulfatase found in viruses and cellular organisms. It hydrolyzes 3'-phosphoadenylyl sulfate into adenosine 3',5'-bisphosphate and sulfate. In sulfation it cleaves PAPS. It requires Mn2+.

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