Fructokinase

Concept

The first and key enzyme in fructose metabolism, also known as ketohexokinase (KHK). It phosphorylates fructose without negative feedback, leading to rapid ATP depletion, especially with high fructose concentrations.

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How Fructose Drives Metabolic Disease | Rick Johnson, M.D.

How Fructose Drives Metabolic Disease | Rick Johnson, M.D.

Peter Attia MD

The first and key enzyme in fructose metabolism, also known as ketohexokinase (KHK). It phosphorylates fructose without negative feedback, leading to rapid ATP depletion, especially with high fructose concentrations.