L-Fuculokinase (EC2.7.1.51) is anenzyme thatcatalyzes thechemical reaction
Thus, the twosubstrates of this enzyme areATP andL-fuculose, whereas its twoproducts areADP andL-fuculose-1-phosphate.[1]
Thegene name used for the gene that encodesL-fuculokinase isfucK.[2]
L-Fuculokinase belongs to the family oftransferases, specifically those transferring phosphorus-containing groups (phosphotransferases) with an alcohol group as acceptor. Thesystematic name of this enzyme class isATP:L-fuculose 1-phosphotransferase. Other names in common use includeL-fuculokinase (phosphorylating), andL-fuculose kinase. This enzyme participates infructose andmannose metabolism.