DAK (gene)

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Template:PBB Triokinase/FMN cyclase is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the DAK gene.[1]

Function

This gene is a member of the family of dihydroxyacetone kinases, which have a protein structure distinct from other kinases. The product of this gene phosphorylates dihydroxyacetone, and also catalyzes the formation of riboflavin 4',5'-phosphate (aka cyclic FMN) from FAD. Several alternatively spliced transcript variants have been identified, but the full-length nature of only one has been determined.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Entrez Gene: DAK dihydroxyacetone kinase 2 homolog (S. cerevisiae)".

Further reading