alkaline phosphatase activity [GO_0004035]

Catalysis of the reaction: a phosphate monoester + H2O = an alcohol + phosphate, with an alkaline pH optimum.

alkaline phosphatase activity

ID: GO_0004035

Class

Catalysis of the reaction: a phosphate monoester + H2O = an alcohol + phosphate, with an alkaline pH optimum.

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Classification

Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
alkaline phosphomonoesterase activity related synonym 3.1.3.1
alkaline phosphohydrolase activity related synonym 3.1.3.1
phosphate-monoester phosphohydrolase (alkaline optimum) related synonym 3.1.3.1
orthophosphoric-monoester phosphohydrolase (alkaline optimum) related synonym 3.1.3.1
alkaline phenyl phosphatase activity related synonym 3.1.3.1
phosphomonoesterase activity broad synonym 3.1.3.1
glycerophosphatase activity broad synonym 3.1.3.1

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