BioCyc:GLYCEROL-KIN-RXN

This is the first reaction in the pathway for theutilization of glycerol as a carbon and energy source.

GLYCEROL + ATP --> PROTON + GLYCEROL-3P + ADP

Glycerol[C3H8O3] + ATP(4-)[C10H12N5O13P3] = H+[H] + sn-Glycerol 3-phosphate[C3H9O6P] + ADP(3-)[C10H12N5O10P2]

DB Links

  • BioCyc: GLYCEROL-KIN-RXN
  • EC Number: 2.7.1.30
Alias

Metabolites

Substrates
metabolite compartment Structure
Glycerol

Formula: C3H8O3
Cytoplasm
ATP(4-)

Formula: C10H12N5O13P3
Cytoplasm
Products
metabolite compartment Structure
H+

Formula: H
Cytoplasm
sn-Glycerol 3-phosphate

Formula: C3H9O6P
Cytoplasm
ADP(3-)

Formula: C10H12N5O10P2
Cytoplasm