Adenylate Kinase Isoenzyme 1

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Enzyme

**Definition:** Adenylate kinase isoenzyme 1 (194 aa, ~22 kDa) is encoded by the human AK1 gene. This protein plays a role in reversible transfer of the terminal phosphate group between adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and adenosine monophosphate (AMP).

**Synonyms:** - AK 1 - AK1 - ATP-AMP Transphosphorylase 1 - ATP:AMP Phosphotransferase - Adenylate Kinase 1 - Adenylate Monophosphate Kinase - EC 2.7.4.3 - EC 2.7.4.6 - Myokinase - Testis Secretory Sperm Binding Protein Li 58j