LMPD Database

LMP002419

Record overview

LMPD IDLMP002419
Gene ID6483
SpeciesHomo sapiens (Human)
Gene NameST3 beta-galactoside alpha-2,3-sialyltransferase 2
Gene SymbolST3GAL2
SynonymsGal-NAc6S; SIAT4B; ST3GALII; ST3GalA.2
Chromosome16
Map Location16q22.1
SummaryThe protein encoded by this gene is a type II membrane protein that catalyzes the transfer of sialic acid from CMP-sialic acid to galactose-containing substrates. The encoded protein is normally found in the Golgi but can be proteolytically processed to a soluble form. This protein, which is a member of glycosyltransferase family 29, can use the same acceptor substrates as does sialyltransferase 4A. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
OrthologsView orthologs and multiple alignments for ST3GAL2

Proteins

CMP-N-acetylneuraminate-beta-galactosamide-alpha-2,3-sialyltransferase 2
Refseq ID:NP_008858
Protein GI:5902082
UniProt ID:Q16842
mRNA ID:NM_006927
Length:350
RefSeq Status:REVIEWED
MKCSLRVWFLSVAFLLVFIMSLLFTYSHHSMATLPYLDSGALDGTHRVKLVPGYAGLQRLSKERLSGKSCACRRCMGDAGASDWFDSHFDGNISPVWTRE
NMDLPPDVQRWWMMLQPQFKSHNTNEVLEKLFQIVPGENPYRFRDPHQCRRCAVVGNSGNLRGSGYGQDVDGHNFIMRMNQAPTVGFEQDVGSRTTHHFM
YPESAKNLPANVSFVLVPFKVLDLLWIASALSTGQIRFTYAPVKSFLRVDKEKVQIYNPAFFKYIHDRWTEHHGRYPSTGMLVLFFALHVCDEVNVYGFG
ADSRGNWHHYWENNRYAGEFRKTGVHDADFEAHIIDMLAKASKIEVYRGN