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XYLB

Function

Phosphorylates D-xylulose to produce D-xylulose 5-phosphate, a molecule that may play an important role in the regulation of glucose metabolism and lipogenesis.

Sequence Similarities

Belongs to the FGGY kinase family.

Alternative names

Xylulose kinase, Xylulokinase, XYLB

swissprot:O75191 entrezGene:9942 omim:604049