PFP (enzyme) - Nomenclature

Nomenclature

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 diphosphate:D-fructose-6-phosphate 1-phosphotransferase. Other names in common use include:

  • 6-phosphofructokinase (pyrophosphate),
  • inorganic pyrophosphate-dependent phosphofructokinase,
  • inorganic pyrophosphate-phosphofructokinase,
  • pyrophosphate-dependent phosphofructo-1-kinase, and
  • pyrophosphate-fructose 6-phosphate 1-phosphotransferase,
  • pyrophosphate-fructose 6-phosphate phosphotransferase

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