| branched-chain fatty acid kinase | |
| Ec Number: | 2.7.2.14 |
| Cas Number: | 84177-54-8 |
| Go Code: | 0047758 |
In enzymology, a branched-chain-fatty-acid kinase is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction
ATP + 2-methylpropanoate
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Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are ATP and 2-methylpropanoate, whereas its two products are ADP and 2-methylpropanoyl phosphate.
This enzyme belongs to the family of transferases, specifically those transferring phosphorus-containing groups (phosphotransferases) with a carboxy group as acceptor. The systematic name of this enzyme class is ATP:branched-chain-fatty-acid 1-phosphotransferase. This enzyme is also called isobutyrate kinase.