Acetate kinase (ACK)

• CAT Number: I041886
• CAS Number: 9027-42-3
• Purity: ≥95%

Acetate kinase (ACK) is an enzyme widely distributed in bacteria and archaea. In the presence of ATP and divalent cations, it catalyzes the phosphorylation of acetate and promotes the production of acetyl-CoA. Often used in biochemical research[1].

Reference

[1]. K A Buss, et al. Urkinase: structure of acetate kinase, a member of the ASKHA superfamily of phosphotransferases. J Bacteriol. 2001 Jan;183(2):680-6.
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