| alkylglycerone kinase | |
| Ec Number: | 2.7.1.84 |
| Cas Number: | 52227-80-2 |
| Go Code: | 0047650 |
In enzymology, an alkylglycerone kinase is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction
ATP + O-alkylglycerone
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Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are ATP and O-alkylglycerone, whereas its two products are ADP and O-alkylglycerone 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:O-alkylglycerone phosphotransferase. Other names in common use include alkyldihydroxyacetone kinase (phosphorylating), and alkyldihydroxyacetone kinase.