Gene Symbol | FUT6 |
Entrez Gene ID | 2528 |
Full Name | fucosyltransferase 6 |
Synonyms | FCT3A,FT1A,Fuc-TVI,FucT-VI |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | The protein encoded by this gene is a Golgi stack membrane protein that is involved in the creation of sialyl-Lewis X, an E-selectin ligand. Mutations in this gene are a cause of fucosyltransferase-6 deficiency. Two transcript variants encoding the same protein have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]. |
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Disorder Html: | Fucosyltransferase 6 deficiency, 613852 (3) |