3-deoxy-manno-octulosonate-8-phosphatase
Template:Short description Template:Infobox enzyme The enzyme 3-deoxy-manno-octulosonate-8-phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.45) catalyzes the reaction
- 3-deoxy-D-manno-octulosonate 8-phosphate + H2O 3-deoxy-D-manno-octulosonate + phosphate
This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on phosphoric monoester bonds. The systematic name is 3-deoxy-D-manno-octulosonate-8-phosphate 8-phosphohydrolase. This enzyme participates in lipopolysaccharide biosynthesis.