Galactokinase 1 (GALK1) (AA 1-392) protein (His tag)
Description
GALK1 enzyme is needed in the first step of the galactose metabolism pathway. (ATP + D-galactose = ADP + alpha-D-galactose 1-phosphate). GALK1 deficinecy lead galactosemia II which is an autosomal recessive deficiency known by congenital cataracts during infancy and presenile cataracts in the adult population. The cataracts are secondary to accumulation of galactitol in the lenses Synonyms: Galactose kinase, GK1, GALK, EC 2.7.1.6, GALK1