Medical Definition of Galactokinase
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An enzyme that catalyses 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 galactosaemia.
Chemical name: ATP:D-galactose 1-phosphotransferase
Registry number: EC 2.7.1.6
(12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Galactokinase
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