Gene Symbol | ST8SIA5 |
Entrez Gene ID | 29906 |
Full Name | ST8 alpha-N-acetyl-neuraminide alpha-2,8-sialyltransferase 5 |
Synonyms | SIAT8-E,SIAT8E,ST8SiaV |
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 type II membrane protein that may be present in the Golgi apparatus. The encoded protein, which is a member of glycosyltransferase family 29, may be involved in the synthesis of gangliosides GD1c, GT1a, GQ1b, and GT3 from GD1a, GT1b, GM1b, and GD3, respectively. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]. |
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