1. Plural of hexokinase; enzymes that catalyze the phosphorylation of glucose and other hexose sugars, playing a key role in cellular metabolism.
Usage: technical; biochemistry

Examples

• Hexokinases are essential enzymes in the first step of glycolysis.
• Different tissues express different isoforms of hexokinases.
• The hexokinases in liver cells help regulate blood glucose levels.
• Hexokinases phosphorylate glucose to form glucose-6-phosphate.
• Cancer cells often have elevated levels of hexokinases to support rapid energy production.