GALK1 rabbit polyclonal, anti-human, mouse, rat

Backgroud: Galactokinase is a major enzyme for the metabolism of galactose and its deficiency causes congenital cataracts during infancy and presenile cataracts in the adult population. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008],catalytic activity:ATP + D-galactose = ADP + alpha-D-galactose 1-phosphate.,disease:Defects in GALK1 are the cause of galactosemia II [MIM:230200]. It is an autosomal recessive deficiency characterized by congenital cataracts during infancy and presenile cataracts in the adult population. The cataracts are secondary to accumulation of galactitol in the lenses.,function:Major enzyme for galactose metabolism.,pathway:Carbohydrate metabolism; galactose metabolism.,similarity:Belongs to the GHMP kinase family.,similarity:Belongs to the GHMP kinase family. GalK subfamily.,

Synonyms: GALK1, GALK, Galactokinase, Galactose kinase

Gene Name: GALK1

Gene ID: 2584

SwissProt ID: P51570

Purification: Affinity purification

Storage: Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C for 12 months. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.