Gene Symbol | Hk2 |
Entrez Gene ID | 25059 |
Full Name | hexokinase 2 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Rattus norvegicus(Norway rat) |
Genome | |
Summary | enzyme involved in the phosphorylation of glucose to produce glucose-6-phosphate; may be involved in the increased rate of glycolysis seen in cancer cells [RGD, Feb 2006]. |