Literature on HKDC1
HKDC1 [ENSP00000346643]
Hexokinase HKDC1; Catalyzes the phosphorylation of hexose to hexose 6- phosphate, although at very low level compared to other hexokinases . Has low glucose phosphorylating activity compared to other hexokinases . Involved in glucose homeostasis and hepatic lipid accumulation. Required to maintain whole-body glucose homeostasis during pregnancy; however additional evidences are required to confirm this role (By similarity).
Synonyms: HKDC1, HKDC1p, hHKDC1, Q2TB90, Q2TB90p ...