Nomenclature
EC number
2.7.1.2
Systematic name
ATP:d-glucose 6-phosphotransferase
Recommended name
glucokinase
Synonyms
glucokinase (phosphorylating)
kinase, gluco- (phosphorylating)
CAS registry number
9001-36-9
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(2007). Glucokinase. In: Schomburg, D., Schomburg, I., Chang, A. (eds) Class 2 Transferases VIII. Springer Handbook of Enzymes, vol 35. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-49756-1_25
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