This enzyme belongs to the family of transferases, specifically those transferring phosphorus-containing groups (phosphotransferases) with an alcohol group as acceptor. The systematic name of this enzyme class is ATP:L(or D)-ribulose 5-phosphotransferase. Other names in common use include ribulokinase (phosphorylating), and L-ribulokinase. This enzyme participates in pentose and glucuronate interconversions.
References
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Simpson FJ, Wolin MJ, Wood WA (1958). "Degradation of L-arabinose by Aerobacter aerogenes. I. A pathway involving phosphorylated intermediates". J. Biol. Chem. 230 (1): 457–472. PMID13502414.