| glucuronokinase | |
| Ec Number: | 2.7.1.43 |
| Cas Number: | 9026-62-4 |
| Go Code: | 0047940 |
In enzymology, a glucuronokinase is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction
ATP + D-glucuronate
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Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are ATP and D-glucuronate, whereas its two products are ADP and 1-phospho-alpha-D-glucuronate.
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-glucuronate 1-phosphotransferase. Other names in common use include glucuronokinase (phosphorylating), and glucurono-glucuronokinase. This enzyme participates in pentose and glucuronate interconversions and ascorbate and aldarate metabolism.