Ribulokinase

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ribulokinase
Ribulokinase dimer, Bacillus halodurans
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EC no.2.7.1.16
CAS no.9030-57-3
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In enzymology, a ribulokinase (EC 2.7.1.16) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction

ATP + L(or D)-ribulose ADP + L(or D)-ribulose 5-phosphate

The 3 substrates of this enzyme are ATP, L-ribulose, and D-ribulose, whereas its 3 products are ADP, L-ribulose 5-phosphate, and D-ribulose 5-phosphate.

This enzyme belongs to the family of transferases, specifically those transferring phosphorus-containing groups (phosphotransferases) with an alcohol group as acceptor. The systematic name of this enzyme class is ATP:L(or D)-ribulose 5-phosphotransferase. Other names in common use include ribulokinase (phosphorylating), and L-ribulokinase. This enzyme participates in pentose and glucuronate interconversions.

References[edit]

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  • Lee N, Bendet I (1967). "Crystalline L-ribulokinase from Escherichia coli". J. Biol. Chem. 242 (9): 2043–50. PMID 5336963.
  • Simpson FJ, Wolin MJ, Wood WA (1958). "Degradation of L-arabinose by Aerobacter aerogenes. I. A pathway involving phosphorylated intermediates". J. Biol. Chem. 230 (1): 457–472. PMID 13502414.