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Sugar kinases

Unless otherwise stated all data on this page refer to the human proteins. Gene information is provided for human (Hs), mouse (Mm) and rat (Rn).

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These are enzymes that catalyse the phosphorylation of sugar molecules. Shared three-dimensional structures identify distinct subfamilies; hexokinases, ribokinases and the eukaryotic mevalonate and phosphomevalonate kinases [2].

Enzymes

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How to cite this family page

Database page citation:

Sugar kinases. Accessed on 11/12/2024. IUPHAR/BPS Guide to PHARMACOLOGY, http://www.guidetopharmacology.org/GRAC/FamilyDisplayForward?familyId=1080.

Concise Guide to PHARMACOLOGY citation:

Alexander SPH, Fabbro D, Kelly E, Mathie AA, Peters JA, Veale EL, Armstrong JF, Faccenda E, Harding SD, Davies JA et al. (2023) The Concise Guide to PHARMACOLOGY 2023/24: Enzymes. Br J Pharmacol. 180 Suppl 2:S289-373.