Name
|
GALK2
|
Full Name |
N-acetylgalactosamine kinase |
Synonyms |
GalNAc kinase, Galactokinase 2 | GK2 |
Primary ID |
Q01415 |
Links |
- -  |
Type |
protein |
Relations |
0 |
Function |
Acts on GalNAc. Also acts as a galactokinase when galactose is present at high concentrations. May be involved in a salvage pathway for the reutilization of free GalNAc derived from the degradation of complex carbohydrates. |