catalytic activity:ATP + glycerol = ADP + sn-glycerol 3-phosphate.,function:Key enzyme in the regulation of glycerol uptake and metabolism.,pathway:Polyol metabolism; glycerol degradation via glycerol kinase pathway; sn-glycerol 3-phosphate from glycerol: step 1/1.,similarity:Belongs to the FGGY kinase family.,subcellular location:In sperm the majority of the enzyme is bound to mitochondria.,
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Function:
Catalytic activity:ATP + glycerol = ADP + sn-glycerol 3-phosphate.,Function:Key enzyme in the regulation of glycerol uptake and metabolism.,pathway:Polyol metabolism; glycerol degradation via glycerol kinase pathway; sn-glycerol 3-phosphate from glycerol: step 1/1.,similarity:Belongs to the FGGY kinase family.,subcellular location:In sperm the majority of the enzyme is bound to mitochondria.,
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Cellular Localization:
Mitochondrion outer membrane ; Single-pass type IV membrane protein . Cytoplasm . In sperm the majority of the enzyme is bound to mitochondria. .
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Tissue Expression:
Testis-specific (PubMed:33536340). Expressed in the midpiece of spermatozoa (PubMed:28852571).