enzyme

Fructokinase / ketohexokinase

In the liver, kidney, and intestine, fructokinase (or ketohexokinase) phosphorylates fructose at the first carbon position to synthesize fructose 1-phosphate.

Ref:
Dholariya SJ, Orrick JA. Biochemistry, Fructose Metabolism. [Updated 2021 Oct 25]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK576428/

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Added on Oct 2, 2022 by Barbara Van De Keer
Edited on Oct 2, 2022 by Barbara Van De Keer

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