English Explanatory Dictionary

phosphomonoesterase

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A phosphoric monoester hydrolase; an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of O-P bonds by nucleophilic attack of phosphorus by cysteine residues or coordinated metal ions.

Pronunciation

/ˌfɑsfoʊˌmɑnoʊˈɛstəˌɹeɪs/

Word forms

phosphomonoesterase phosphomonoesterases phosphormonoesterase

Etymology

From phospho- + monoester + -ase.

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