Creatine Phosphokinase
Also known as: CK; CPK; Creatine Kinase
Description
Creatine Phosphokinase is an Transferase Enzyme found only in the Muscles.
Biological Function of Creatine Phosphokinase
Metabolism
Creatine Phosphokinase catalyzes the (reversible) transfer of Phosphorus from Creatine Phosphate to Adenosine Diphosphate (ADP), resulting in the production of Creatine and Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP). [1]
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