HEXOKINASE

Synonym(s):HK;Hexokinase;Hexokinase from yeast;Hexokinase, liver;Hexokinase, pancreatic

CAS NO.：9001-51-8
Empirical Formula: N/A
Molecular Weight: 0
MDL number: MFCD00131321
EINECS: 232-611-5
Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:21:03

What is HEXOKINASE?

Chemical properties

White powder

The Uses of HEXOKINASE

Hexokinase is used to catalyzes the phosphorylation of D-hexose sugars at the C6 position utilizing, ATP as a phosphate source. Used to determine glucose, fructose, mannose and ATP.

The Uses of HEXOKINASE

Biochemical research.

The Uses of HEXOKINASE

Hexokinase has been used:

for digesting glucose for measuring glucose content in the root and stem samples of Quercus velutina
to treat ADP (adenosine diphosphate) solution along with D-glucose to remove the contaminating ATP (adenosine triphosphate)
in 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazineethanesulfonic acid buffer (pH 7.5) for ADP-[13CU]glucose synthesis

Definition

An enzyme that catalyzes the formation of adenosine diphosphate and hexose-6phosphate from adenosine triphosphate and glucose or fructose.

General Description

ATP:D-hexose 6-phosphotransferase

Biochem/physiol Actions

Hexokinase catalyzes the conversion of hexoses to hexose-6-phosphate in an ATP-dependent manner. It is also called as the glycolytic enzyme as it catalyzes the first step in glucose metabolism with the formation of glucose-6-phosphate (G6P). In eukaryotes, it functions as a glucose sensor.

Properties of HEXOKINASE

storage temp.	-20°C
form	powder
color	White to off-white
Water Solubility	Soluble in water.
Sensitive	Hygroscopic
EPA Substance Registry System	Kinase (phosphorylating), hexo- (9001-51-8)

Safety information for HEXOKINASE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.