Streptomycin-6-phosphatase

Streptomycin-6-phosphatase is an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of streptomycin-6-phosphate to streptomycin and phosphate. This enzyme plays a crucial role in the metabolism of streptomycin, an antibiotic used in the treatment of several bacterial infections.

Function

Streptomycin-6-phosphatase is involved in the metabolic pathway of streptomycin. It catalyzes the hydrolysis of streptomycin-6-phosphate, a derivative of streptomycin, to produce streptomycin and phosphate. This reaction is essential for the utilization of streptomycin by certain bacteria.

Structure

The structure of streptomycin-6-phosphatase is not fully understood. However, it is known to be a protein that contains a catalytic site for the hydrolysis of streptomycin-6-phosphate.

Clinical significance

Streptomycin-6-phosphatase is of clinical significance as it is involved in the metabolism of streptomycin, an antibiotic used in the treatment of several bacterial infections, including tuberculosis, plague, and brucellosis. The activity of this enzyme can influence the effectiveness of streptomycin treatment.

See also

• Streptomycin
• Phosphatase
• Antibiotic resistance

References

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