In enzymology, an alpha-glucan, water dikinase () is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction
ATP + alpha-glucan + H2O AMP + phospho-alpha-glucan + phosphate
The 3 substrates of this enzyme are ATP, alpha-glucan, and H2O, whereas its 3 products are AMP, phospho-alpha-glucan, and phosphate.
This enzyme belongs to the family of transferases, specifically those transferring phosphorus-containing groups (phosphotransferases) with paired acceptors (dikinases). The systematic name of this enzyme class is ATP:alpha-glucan, water phosphotransferase. This enzyme is also called starch-related R1 protein, GWD.
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