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2.7.1.52: fucokinase

This is an abbreviated version!
For detailed information about fucokinase, go to the full flat file.

Word Map on EC 2.7.1.52

Reaction

ATP
+
L-fucose
=
ADP
+
beta-L-fucose 1-phosphate

Synonyms

ATP:6-deoxy-beta-L-galactose 1-phosphotransferase, ATP:6-deoxy-L-galactose 1-phospho transferase, Fkgp, FKP, fucokinase, fucokinase/L-fucose-1-P-guanylyltransferase, fucokinase:GDP-fucose pyrophosphorylase, fucose kinase, Fuk, kinase, fuco- (phosphorylating), L-fucokinase, L-fucokinase/guanosine 5'-diphosphate-L-fucose pyrophosphorylase, L-fucokinase/guanosine-5'-diphosphate-Fuc pyrophosphorylase, L-fucokinase:GDP-fucose pyrophosphorylase, L-fucose kinase, L-fucose kinase/GDP-L-fucose pyrophosphorylase, More

ECTree

     2 Transferases
         2.7 Transferring phosphorus-containing groups
             2.7.1 Phosphotransferases with an alcohol group as acceptor
                2.7.1.52 fucokinase

Systematic Name

Systematic Name on EC 2.7.1.52 - fucokinase

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SYSTEMATIC NAME
IUBMB Comments
ATP:beta-L-fucose 1-phosphotransferase
Requires a divalent cation for activity, with Mg2+ and Fe2+ giving rise to the highest enzyme activity. Forms part of a salvage pathway for reutilization of L-fucose. Can also phosphorylate D-arabinose, but more slowly.