Gene Symbol | Galc |
Entrez Gene ID | 14420 |
Full Name | galactosylceramidase |
Synonyms | 2310068B06Rik,A930008M05Rik,AW212969,AW413532,Gacy,twi,twitcher |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Mus musculus(house mouse) |
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Summary | This gene encodes galactosylceramidase, the lysosomal hydryolase involved in the catabolism of galactosylceramide. Mutations in this gene result in slow growth, tremors and hind leg weakness, collectively termed as the 'twitcher' phenotype. In humans, deficiency of this gene product causes a lysosomal storage disorder known as Krabbe disease. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2014]. |