| 3-phosphoglycerate phosphatase | |
| Ec Number: | 3.1.3.38 |
| Cas Number: | 62213-13-2 |
| Go Code: | 0047572 |
The enzyme 3-phosphoglycerate phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.38) catalyzes the reaction
D-glycerate 3-phosphate + H2O
\rightleftharpoons
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.