Sorbitol-6-phosphatase

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sorbitol-6-phosphatase
Identifiers
EC no.3.1.3.50
CAS no.80449-21-4
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The enzyme sorbitol-6-phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.50) catalyzes the reaction

sorbitol 6-phosphate + H2O sorbitol + phosphate

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on phosphoric monoester bonds. The systematic name of this enzyme class is sorbitol-6-phosphate phosphohydrolase. This enzyme is also called sorbitol-6-phosphate phosphatase.

References

  • Grant CR, ap Rees T (1981). "Sorbitol metabolism by apple seedlings". Phytochemistry. 20 (7): 1505–1511. doi:10.1016/S0031-9422(00)98521-2.