3-phosphoglycerate phosphatase

Template:Short description Template:Infobox enzyme The enzyme 3-phosphoglycerate phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.38) catalyzes the reaction

D-glycerate 3-phosphate + H₂O $\rightleftharpoons$ D-glycerate + phosphate

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on phosphoric monoester bonds. The systematic name is D-glycerate-3-phosphate phosphohydrolase. Other names in common use include D-3-Phosphoglycerate phosphatase, and 3-PGA phosphatase. This enzyme participates in glycine, serine and threonine metabolism.

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