Cat No.
NATE-0289
Description
Glycerol kinase is a phosphotransferase enzyme involved in triglycerides and glycerophospholipids synthesis. Glycerol kinase catalyzes tge MgATP-dependent phosphorylation of glycerol to produce sn-glycerol-3-phosphate and is the rate limiting enzyme in the utilization of glycerol. It is also subject to feedback regulation by fructose-1,6-bisphosphate.
Abbr
GK, Native (Streptomyces canus)
Alias
GK
Species
Streptomyces canus
Form
lyophilized powder
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 2.7.1.30
Bio-activity
10-30 units/mg protein (biuret)
CAS No.
9030-66-4
Unit Definition
One unit will convert 1.0 μmole of glycerol and ATP to L-α-glycerophosphate and ADP per min at pH 9.8 at 25°C in a coupled system with PK/LDH.
Synonyms
EC 2.7.1.30; glycerokinase; GK; ATP:glycerol-3-phosphotransferase; glycerol kinase (phosphorylating); glyceric kinase; 9030-66-4
