Gene Symbol | Ugt8 |
Entrez Gene ID | 50555 |
Full Name | UDP glycosyltransferase 8 |
Synonyms | Ugt8a |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Rattus norvegicus(Norway rat) |
Genome | |
Summary | catalyzes the synthesis of galactocerebroside (Galc); important for the development and maintainance of the myelin membranes of the nervous system [RGD, Feb 2006]. |