Kinases are categorized based on the substrates they phosphorylate. There are several types of kinases, including:
1. Protein Kinases: These kinases phosphorylate proteins, often on serine, threonine, or tyrosine residues. They are key regulators of many cellular processes. 2. Lipid Kinases: These enzymes phosphorylate lipids, playing essential roles in membrane dynamics and cell signaling. 3. Sugar Kinases: These kinases phosphorylate sugars, which is a crucial step in various metabolic pathways, including glycolysis and the pentose phosphate pathway. 4. Nucleotide Kinases: These enzymes are involved in the phosphorylation of nucleotides, important for DNA and RNA synthesis.
