Adenosine Triphosphatases

**Definition:** A group of enzymes which catalyze the hydrolysis of ATP. The hydrolysis reaction is usually coupled with another function such as transporting Ca(2+) across a membrane. These enzymes may be dependent on Ca(2+), Mg(2+), anions, H+, or DNA.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.277.040.025

**Synonyms:** - ATPases