An enzyme that catalyzes reversibly the phosphorylation of acetate in the presence of a divalent cation and ATP with the formation of acetylphosphate and ADP. It is important in the glycolysis process. EC 2.7.2.1.
Synonyms: Acetokinase, ATP:acetate phosphotransferase, EC 2.7.2.1, Kinase, Acetate, Acetate Kinase
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91(79); was see under PHOSPHOTRANSFERASES, ATP 1979-90 ,91; was see under PHOSPHOTRANSFERASES, ATP 1979-90
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D000084
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