Gene Symbol |
A4GNT
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Entrez Gene |
51146
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Alt Symbol |
alpha4GnT
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Species |
Human
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Gene Type |
protein-coding
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Description |
alpha-1,4-N-acetylglucosaminyltransferase
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Other Description |
-
|
Swissprots |
Q0VDK1 Q9UNA3 Q0VDK2
|
Accessions |
EAW79084 Q9UNA3 AF141315 AAD48406 AK225668 BC119639 AAI19640 BC119640 AAI19641 NM_016161 NP_057245
|
Function |
Necessary for the synthesis of type III mucin. Catalyzes the transfer of N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc) to core 2 branched O- glycans.
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Subcellular Location |
Golgi apparatus membrane {ECO:0000305}; Single-pass type II membrane protein {ECO:0000305}.
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Tissue Specificity |
Detected in stomach and pancreas.
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