Galactokinase

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

**Definition:** Galactokinase (392 aa, ~42 kDa) is encoded by the human GALK1 gene. This protein is involved in the ATP-dependent conversion of galactose to galactose-1-phosphate.

**Synonyms:** - EC 2.7.1.6 - Epididymis Secretory Protein Li 19 - GALK - GALK1 - Galactokinase 1 - Galactose Kinase