| acylglycerol kinase | |
| Ec Number: | 2.7.1.94 |
| Cas Number: | 62213-37-0 |
| Go Code: | 0047620 |
In enzymology, an acylglycerol kinase is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction
ATP + acylglycerol
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The two substrates of this enzyme are ATP and acylglycerol, whereas its two products are ADP and acyl-sn-glycerol 3-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:acylglycerol 3-phosphotransferase. Other names in common use include monoacylglycerol kinase, monoacylglycerol kinase (phosphorylating), sn-2-monoacylglycerol kinase, MGK, monoglyceride kinase, and monoglyceride phosphokinase. This enzyme participates in glycerolipid metabolism.