| gluconokinase | |
| Ec Number: | 2.7.1.12 |
| Cas Number: | 9030-55-1 |
| Go Code: | 0046316 |
| Width: | 270 |
In enzymology, a gluconokinase is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction
ATP + D-gluconate
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Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are ATP and D-gluconate, whereas its two products are ADP and 6-phospho-D-gluconate.
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-gluconate 6-phosphotransferase. Other names in common use include gluconokinase (phosphorylating), and gluconate kinase. This enzyme participates in pentose phosphate pathway.
As of late 2007, 6 structures have been solved for this class of enzymes, with PDB accession codes,,,,, and .