| polyphosphate-glucose phosphotransferase | |
| Ec Number: | 2.7.1.63 |
| Cas Number: | 9033-50-5 |
| Go Code: | 0047330 |
In enzymology, a polyphosphate-glucose phosphotransferase is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction.
(phosphate)n + D-glucose
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Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are (phosphate)n and D-glucose, whereas its two products are (phosphate)n-1 and D-glucose 6-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 polyphosphate:D-glucose 6-phosphotransferase. Other names in common use include polyphosphate glucokinase, polyphosphate-D-(+)-glucose-6-phosphotransferase, and polyphosphate-glucose 6-phosphotransferase. This enzyme participates in glycolysis / gluconeogenesis. It employs one cofactor, neutral salt.