ID   2.7.1.52
DE   fucokinase.
AN   ATP:6-deoxy-L-galactose 1-phosphotransferase.
AN   fucokinase (phosphorylating).
AN   fucose kinase.
AN   L-fucokinase.
AN   L-fucose kinase.
CA   L-fucose + ATP = beta-L-fucose 1-phosphate + ADP + H(+).
CC   -!- Forms part of a salvage pathway for reutilization of L-fucose.
CC   -!- Can also phosphorylate D-arabinose, but more slowly.
DR   Q8N0W3, FCSK_HUMAN ;  Q7TMC8, FCSK_MOUSE ;  Q9LNJ9, FKGP_ARATH ;
DR   Q58T34, FKP_BACFG  ;
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