3-deoxy-manno-octulosonate-8-phosphatase

The enzyme 3-deoxy-manno-octulosonate-8-phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.45) catalyzes the reaction


 * 3-deoxy- D -manno-octulosonate 8-phosphate + H2O $$\rightleftharpoons$$ 3-deoxy- D -manno-octulosonate + phosphate

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on phosphoric monoester bonds. The systematic name is 3-deoxy- D -manno-octulosonate-8-phosphate 8-phosphohydrolase. This enzyme participates in lipopolysaccharide biosynthesis.