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In enzymology a N-acetylneuraminate synthase (EC 2.5.1.56) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reactionphosphoenolpyruvate + N-acetyl-D-mannosamine + H2O phosphate + N-acetylneuraminateThe 3 substrates of this enzyme are phosphoenolpyruvate N-acetyl-D-mannosamine and H2O whereas its two products are phosphate and N-acetylneuraminate.This enzyme belongs to the family of transferases specifically those transferring aryl or alkyl groups other than methyl groups.