An enzyme that catalyzes reversibly the phosphorylation of acetate in the presence of a divalent cation and ATP with the formation of acetylphosphate and ADP. It is important in the glycolysis process. EC 2.7.2.1.
Entry Term(s)
Acetokinase
Registry Number
EC 2.7.2.1
Related Numbers
9027-42-3
CAS Type 1 Name
ATP:acetate phosphotransferase
Previous Indexing
Acetates (1966-1978)
Acetic Acids (1968-1978)
Phosphotransferases (1966-1973)
Phosphotransferases, ATP (1974-1978)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under PHOSPHOTRANSFERASES, ATP 1979-90
History Note
91(79); was see under PHOSPHOTRANSFERASES, ATP 1979-90
An enzyme that catalyzes reversibly the phosphorylation of acetate in the presence of a divalent cation and ATP with the formation of acetylphosphate and ADP. It is important in the glycolysis process. EC 2.7.2.1.
