phosphoprotein phosphatase activity

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Namephosphoprotein phosphatase activity
IDGO_0004721
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Molecular function

Exact synonym

phosphoprotein phosphohydrolase activity, protein phosphatase activity

Description

Catalysis of the reaction: a phosphoprotein + H2O = a protein + phosphate. Together with protein kinases, these enzymes control the state of phosphorylation of cellular proteins and thereby provide an important mechanism for regulating cellular activity.

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