noun
- An enzyme that catalyzes the removal of phosphate groups from organic molecules.
Usage: technical; biochemistry
Examples
- Alkaline phosphatase is commonly used as a marker enzyme in laboratory tests.
- The enzyme phosphatase plays a crucial role in cell signaling pathways.
- Researchers measured phosphatase activity to assess bone metabolism.
- Acid phosphatase is found in high concentrations in prostate tissue.
- The phosphatase enzyme dephosphorylates proteins to regulate their function.