adenosine triphosphatasemedical dictionary

<enzyme>

<cell biology> A group of enzymes which catalyze the hydrolysis of ATP coupled with another function such as transporting calcium across a membrane. These enzymes may be dependent on calcium, magnesium, anions, h+, or DNA.

Chemical name: ATP phosphohydrolase

Registry number: EC 3.6.1.3

(12 Dec 1998)