| xylitol kinase | |
| Ec Number: | 2.7.1.122 |
| Cas Number: | 91273-86-8 |
| Go Code: | 0050400 |
In enzymology, a xylitol kinase is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction
ATP + xylitol
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Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are ATP and xylitol, whereas its two products are ADP and xylitol 5-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:xylitol 5-phosphotransferase.