Galactokinase

An enzyme that catalyzes reversibly the formation of galactose 1-phosphate and ADP from ATP and D-galactose. Galactosamine can also act as the acceptor. A deficiency of this enzyme results in GALACTOSEMIA. EC 2.7.1.6.

Year introduced: 1979

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Tree Number(s): D08.811.913.696.620.240

MeSH Unique ID: D005686

Registry Number: EC 2.7.1.6

Previous Indexing:

• Galactose (1966-1978)
• Phosphotransferases (1966-1973)
• Phosphotransferases, ATP (1974-1978)

See Also:

• Galactosemias

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Galactokinase