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Galactokinase

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Definition: 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.  /defic: consider also GALACTOSEMIAS   
See Also Galactosemias
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
GAL1 protein, S cerevisiae  EC 2.7.1.6   *Galactokinase *Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins. Nature 2007 Oct 11;449(7163):677-81
GALK2 protein, human  EC 2.7.1.6   *Galactokinase. J Biol Chem 2005 Sep 23;280(38):32784-91
GALK1 protein, human  EC 2.7.1.6   *Galactokinase. Hum Mutat 2004 Apr;23(4):396

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