Protocol Online logo
Top : Forum Archives: : Chit Chat

a question about kinase - (Dec/10/2004 )

is ther any kinase that catalyse the dephsphorylation reaction not phsphorylation ?

thanks !

-zany-

If it removes phosphates, then it will be termed a phosphorylase, not a kinase. Howver, since all reactions are potentially reversible, then any kinase can act as a phosphorylase if the energetics are favorable

-MikeAdams-