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Shikimate kinase
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Shikimate kinase (SK) catalyzes the ATP-dependent phosphorylation of shikimate to produce shikimate 3-phosphate. It is part of the plant and bacteria pathway of synthesizing aromatic acids. SK inhibitors can be used as antimicrobial drugs.
3D Structures of shikimate kinase
Updated on 10-December-2014
