IUBMB Enzyme Nomenclature

EC 2.7.1.54

Accepted name: D-arabinokinase

Reaction: ATP + D-arabinose = ADP + D-arabinose 5-phosphate

For diagram of reaction click here.

Other name(s): D-arabinokinase (phosphorylating)

Systematic name: ATP:D-arabinose 5-phosphotransferase

Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, CAS registry number: 37278-02-7

References:

1. Volk, W.A. Purification and properties of D-arabinokinase from Propionibacterium pentosaceum. J. Biol. Chem. 237 (1962) 19-23.

[EC 2.7.1.54 created 1972]


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