The enzyme 3-phosphoglycerate phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.38) catalyzes the reaction
The enzyme characterised from sugarcane and rice hydrolyses 3-phospho-D-glyceric acid to D-glyceric acid and orthophosphate. The reaction is part of the biosynthesis of the amino acid serine. The enzyme has also been studied as part of a sequence to manufacture fructose from starch waste products.
This enzyme is a hydrolase, specifically one 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.
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