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== Function of sulfatases ==
== Function of sulfatases ==


Sulfatases are enzymes, which hydrolyse sulfate ester bonds of substrates.Most of the family members has shown to contain a highly conserved cystine residue and a bivalent metal binding site.
    Sulfatases are enzymes, which hydrolyse sulfate ester bonds of substrates. Most of the family members has shown to contain a highly conserved cystine residue and a bivalent metal binding site.





Revision as of 23:47, 19 May 2008

The predicted function based on the evolution and structure

Hydrolase


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Hydrolyase catalyze the hydrosis of the chemical bond between A and B, resulting of 2 simple molecules


  • Hydrolase
    • Catalyze hydrolysis reaction
    • Addition of the hydrogen and hydroxyl ions of water
    • Splitting into 2 or more simpler molecules
    • EC class 3


Function of sulfatases

    Sulfatases are enzymes, which hydrolyse sulfate ester bonds of substrates. Most of the family members has shown to contain a highly conserved cystine residue and a bivalent metal binding site.



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