Gene:
ketohexokinase (fructokinase)
Gene ID:
209498
Symbol:
KHK
Species:
1000
Description:
KHK encodes the gene ketohexokinase that catalyzes conversion of fructose to fructose-1-phosphate. The splice variant presented encodes the highly active form found in liver, renal cortex, and small intestine, while the alternate variant encodes the lower activity form found in most other tissues.