Gene Symbol | B4galt1 |
Entrez Gene ID | 14595 |
Full Name | UDP-Gal:betaGlcNAc beta 1,4- galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 1 |
Synonyms | B-1,4-GalT,B-1,4-GalT1,GalT,Ggtb,Ggtb2,b4Gal-T1,beta-1,4-GalT,beta-1,4-GalT1,beta4Gal-T1 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Mus musculus(house mouse) |
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Summary | This gene encodes two distinct enzyme isoforms, a long membrane-bound form and a short soluble form. These alternate isoforms are thought to be produced through alternative nested transcription initiation and different in-frame start codon usage. These enzymes catalyze the transfer of galactose to acceptor sugars, such as N-acetylglucosamine and glucose. The long form of this enzyme is localized to the trans-Golgi membrane and is involved in glycoconjugate biosynthesis. The short form functions in lactose biosynthesis though formation of a heterodimer with alpha-lactalbumin. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2012]. |