Adenosine Kinase: An Epigenetic Modulator and Drug Target

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Adenosine kinase (ADK, EC: 2.7.1.20) is an evolutionarily ancient ribokinase, which acts as a metabolic regulator by transferring a phosphoryl group to adenosine to form AMP. The enzyme is of interest as a therapeutic target because its inhibition is one of the most effective means to raise the levels of adenosine and hence adenosine receptor activation. For these reasons, ADK has received significant attention...

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