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Hexokinase  

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  • Topical Descriptor

Entry terms

  • Hexokinase D

Scope note

  • An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of ATP and a D-hexose to ADP and a D-hexose 6-phosphate. D-Glucose, D-mannose, D-fructose, sorbitol, and D-glucosamine can act as acceptors; ITP and dATP can act as donors. The liver isoenzyme has sometimes been called glucokinase. (From Enzyme Nomenclature, 1992) EC 2.7.1.1.

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D006593

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