Hexokinase-2

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

**Definition:** Hexokinase-2 (917 aa, ~102 kDa) is encoded by the human HK2 gene. This protein plays a role in carbohydrate phosphorylation.

**Synonyms:** - EC 2.7.1.1 - HK II - HK2 - HK2 Protein - HKII - Hexokinase 2 - Hexokinase II - Hexokinase Type II - Hexokinase-B - Muscle Form Hexokinase