Gene Symbol | CHST6 |
Entrez Gene ID | 4166 |
Full Name | carbohydrate sulfotransferase 6 |
Synonyms | MCDC1 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | The protein encoded by this gene is an enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of a sulfate group to the GlcNAc residues of keratan. Keratan sulfate helps maintain corneal transparency. Defects in this gene are a cause of macular corneal dystrophy (MCD). [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2010]. |
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Disorder Html: | Macular corneal dystrophy, 217800 (3) |