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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. enzymes
  3. hydrolases
  4. acid anhydride hydrolases
  5. pyrophosphatases
  6. apyrase
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. enzymes
  3. hydrolases
  4. acid anhydride hydrolases
  5. pyrophosphatases
  6. apyrase

Preferred term

apyrase

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information A calcium-activated enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of ATP to yield AMP and orthophosphate. It can also act on ADP and other nucleoside triphosphates and diphosphates. EC 3.6.1.5.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • adenosine diphosphatase
  • ADPase
  • ADP phosphohydrolase
  • ATP-diphosphatase
  • ATP diphosphohydrolase
  • EC 3.6.1.5

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/4151

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