glucokinase

Glucokinase is an enzyme, specifically a type of hexokinase, found primarily in the liver. Its main function is to catalyze the phosphorylation of glucose. This process is crucial for glucose metabolism, particularly in the liver and pancreas, which also secrete hormones like insulin and glucagon that regulate sugar metabolism.12

Glucokinase plays a role in how the body stores and releases glucose. When blood glucose levels are high, glucokinase helps convert glucose into glycogen for storage. Conversely, when blood glucose is low, other processes break down glycogen back into glucose to maintain energy levels.34