4cg9

Structural highlights

Function

[CHKA_HUMAN] Has a key role in phospholipid biosynthesis and may contribute to tumor cell growth. Catalyzes the first step in phosphatidylcholine biosynthesis. Contributes to phosphatidylethanolamine biosynthesis. Phosphorylates choline and ethanolamine. Has higher activity with choline.^[1]

See Also

• Choline kinase 3D structures

References

1. ↑ Gallego-Ortega D, Ramirez de Molina A, Ramos MA, Valdes-Mora F, Barderas MG, Sarmentero-Estrada J, Lacal JC. Differential role of human choline kinase alpha and beta enzymes in lipid metabolism: implications in cancer onset and treatment. PLoS One. 2009 Nov 12;4(11):e7819. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0007819. PMID:19915674 doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0007819