| D-arabinokinase | |
| Ec Number: | 2.7.1.54 |
| Cas Number: | 37278-02-7 |
| Go Code: | 0047814 |
In enzymology, a D-arabinokinase is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction
ATP + D-arabinose
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Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are ATP and D-arabinose, whereas its two products are ADP and D-arabinose 5-phosphate.
This enzyme belongs to the family of transferases, specifically those transferring phosphorus-containing groups (phosphotransferases) with an alcohol group as acceptor. The systematic name of this enzyme class is ATP:D-arabinose 5-phosphotransferase. This enzyme is also called D-arabinokinase (phosphorylating).