DISEASES

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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 ...

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