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In enzymology a formate—dihydrofolate ligase (EC 6.3.4.17) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reactionATP + formate + dihydrofolate ADP + phosphate + 10-formyldihydrofolateThe 3 substrates of this enzyme are ATP formate and dihydrofolate whereas its 3 products are ADP phosphate and 10-formyldihydrofolate.This enzyme belongs to the family of ligases specifically those forming generic carbon-nitrogen bonds.