FB2026_02 , released June 18, 2026
Gene Group: GLYCEROL KINASE
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General Information
Name
GLYCEROL KINASE
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
GK
FlyBase ID
FBgg0000635
Date last reviewed
2017-02-01
Number of members
2
Description
Description
Glycerol kinases catalyze the formation of glycerol 3-phosphate by the transfer of phosphate from ATP to glycerol. (Adapted from FBrf0193831).
Notes on Group
Source Material
The GLYCEROL KINASE Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Martinez Agosto and McCabe, 2006 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
glycerol kinase activity
Biological Process
phosphorylation
Cellular Component
Enzymatic activity
Enzyme name (EC)
glycerol kinase (2.7.1.30)
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
GLYCEROL KINASE-LIKE
KINASES
Members (2)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
GK
GLYCEROL KINASE
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (2)