Term Name: | polynucleotide 3'-phosphatase activity |
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Synonyms: | 2'(3')-polynucleotidase activity, 5'-polynucleotidekinase 3'-phosphatase activity, deoxyribonucleate 3'-phosphatase activity, DNA 3'-phosphatase activity, polynucleotide 3'-phosphohydrolase activity |
Definition: | Catalysis of the reaction: 3'-phosphopolynucleotide + H2O = a polynucleotide + phosphate. Hydrolyzes the free 3'-phosphate resulting from single strand breaks in DNA due to oxidative damage. |
Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0046403] QuickGO AmiGO |