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'''Phytase''' (PHYT) catalyzes the hydrolysis of phytate (myo-inositol hexakisphosphate) to myo-inositol and inorganic phosphate <ref>PMID:9025298</ref>. PHYT are a subclass of the histidine acid phosphatase<ref>PMID:9025298</ref>. Phytate is the main phosphorus storage system in plant seeds. Phytate is indigestible by monogastric animals and humans<ref>PMID:32271147</ref>. | '''Phytase''' or '''purple acid phosphatase''' or '''acidphosphatase''' (PHYT) catalyzes the hydrolysis of phytate (myo-inositol hexakisphosphate) to myo-inositol and inorganic phosphate <ref>PMID:9025298</ref>. PHYT are a subclass of the histidine acid phosphatase<ref>PMID:9025298</ref>. Phytate is the main phosphorus storage system in plant seeds. Phytate is indigestible by monogastric animals and humans<ref>PMID:32271147</ref>. | ||
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