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In enzymology a formate-tetrahydrofolate ligase (EC 6.3.4.3) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reactionATP + formate + tetrahydrofolate ADP + phosphate + 10-formyltetrahydrofolateThe 3 substrates of this enzyme are ATP formate and tetrahydrofolate whereas its 3 products are ADP phosphate and 10-formyltetrahydrofolate.This enzyme belongs to the family of ligases specifically those forming generic carbon-nitrogen bonds.