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Glucokinase MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Glucokinase
Tree Number(s)
D08.811.913.696.620.250
Unique ID
D005941
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005941
Scope Note
A group of enzymes that catalyzes the conversion of ATP and D-glucose to ADP and D-glucose 6-phosphate. They are found in invertebrates and microorganisms, and are highly specific for glucose. (Enzyme Nomenclature, 1992) EC 2.7.1.2.
Related Numbers
9001-36-9
CAS Type 1 Name
ATP:D-glucose 6-phosphotransferase
NLM Classification #
QU 141
Public MeSH Note
65; was see under HEXOKINASE 1963-64
History Note
65; was see under HEXOKINASE 1963-64
Date Established
1965/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2003/07/09
Glucokinase Preferred
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