GO:0004721 (term)

phosphoprotein phosphatase activity

Definition

(source: GO:0004721)

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

synonyms: phosphoprotein phosphohydrolase activity, protein phosphatase activity

Bricks

Brick	Language	Pattern	Categories
BKO:0000231 phosphoprotein phosphatase activity (AF main)	AF L1V1.2		BKO:0000574 phosphorylation and dephosphorylation
BKO:0000237 phosphoprotein phosphatase activity (AF synonym 1)	AF L1V1.2		BKO:0000574 phosphorylation and dephosphorylation
BKO:0000236 phosphoprotein phosphatase activity (AF synonym 2)	AF L1V1.2		BKO:0000574 phosphorylation and dephosphorylation

Parents