| L-arabinokinase | |
| Ec Number: | 2.7.1.46 |
| Cas Number: | 37277-99-9 |
| Go Code: | 0009702 |
In enzymology, a L-arabinokinase is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction
ATP + L-arabinose
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Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are ATP and L-arabinose, whereas its two products are ADP and beta-L-arabinose 1-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:L-arabinose 1-phosphotransferase. This enzyme is also called L-arabinokinase (phosphorylating). This enzyme participates in nucleotide sugars metabolism.