Glycerol kinase, microorganism
Glycerol kinase (EC 2.7.1.30) (GyK) is a bacterial sugar kinase, is often used in biochemical studies. Glycerol kinase catalyzes the first step of glycerol metabolism by transforming the triol into glycerol-3-P (G3P) . Glycerol kinase is crucial for regulating channel/facilitator-independent uptake of glycerol into the cell[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
9030-66-4
Product Name Alternative
GyK
UNSPSC
12352204
Hazard Statement
H334
Target
Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Enzyme
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism
Field of Research
Others
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/glycerol-kinase.html
Purity
90.00
Solubility
H2O : ≥ 50 mg/mL
Smiles
[Glycerolkinase,microorganism]
Precautions
P261-P284-P304+P340-P501
References & Citations
[1]Yeh JI, et al. Structural characterizations of glycerol kinase: unraveling phosphorylation-induced long-range activation. Biochemistry. 2009 Jan 20;48 (2) :346-56.
Shipping Conditions
Blue Ice
Storage Conditions
Store at -20°C for 2 years
Scientific Category
Enzyme
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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