CTP-dependent DAG kinase, CTP-dependent diacylglycerol kinase, DAG kinase, DGK1, Dgk1p, diacylglycerol kinase (CTP dependent), More
EC Number
2.7.1.174
CAS Registry Number
Comments
Requires Ca2+?or Mg2+?for activity. Involved in synthesis of membrane phospholipids and the neutral lipid triacylglycerol. Unlike the diacylglycerol kinases from bacteria, plants, and animals [cf. EC?2.7.1.107, diacylglycerol kinase (ATP)], the enzyme from?Saccharomyces cerevisiae?utilizes CTP. The enzyme can also use dCTP, but not ATP, GTP or UTP.