| D-ribulokinase | |
| Ec Number: | 2.7.1.47 |
| Cas Number: | 9026-40-8 |
| Go Code: | 0019150 |
In enzymology, a D-ribulokinase is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction
ATP + D-ribulose
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Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are ATP and D-ribulose, whereas its two products are ADP and D-ribulose 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-ribulose 5-phosphotransferase. This enzyme is also called D-ribulokinase (phosphorylating). This enzyme participates in pentose and glucuronate interconversions.