glycerol kinase
[An enzyme that catalyzes the formation of glycerol 3-phosphate from ATP and glycerol. Dihydroxyacetone and L-glyceraldehyde can also act as acceptors; UTP and, in the case of the yeast enzyme, ITP and GTP can act as donors. It provides a way for glycerol derived from fats or glycerides to enter the glycolytic pathway. EC 2.7.1.30. ( MSH )]
UMLS (CSP) C0017868- Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein
- Enzyme
Relation/PAR: alcohol phosphotransferase
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