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 $\rightleftharpoons$ 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.

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