Pantothenate Kinase

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Also known as:  E. C.  2.7.1.33

 

Description

Pantothenate Kinase is an Phosphotransferase Transferase Enzyme.

 

Biological Function of Pantothenate Kinase

Metabolism

 Pantothenate Kinase catalyzes the endogenous conversion (phosphorylation) of Pantothenic Acid to Pantothenate 4’-Phosphate (a step in the biosynthesis of Coenzyme A).

 

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