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In enzymology a butyrate kinase (EC 2.7.2.7) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reactionATP + butanoate ADP + butanoyl phosphateThus the two substrates of this enzyme are ATP and butyrate whereas its two products are ADP and butanoyl phosphate.This enzyme belongs to the family of transferases specifically those transferring phosphorus-containing groups (phosphotransferases) with a carboxy group as acceptor.