Gene Symbol | A4galt |
Entrez Gene ID | 239559 |
Full Name | alpha 1,4-galactosyltransferase |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Mus musculus(house mouse) |
Genome | |
Summary | The protein encoded by this gene catalyzes the transfer of galactose to lactosylceramide to form globotriaosylceramide, which has been identified as the P(k) antigen of the P blood group system. The encoded protein, which is a type II membrane protein found in the Golgi, is also required for the synthesis of the bacterial verotoxins receptor. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants.[provided by RefSeq, Jan 2010]. |