Gene: GBGT1

Alternate names for this Gene: A3GALNT|FS|UNQ2513

Gene Summary: This gene encodes a glycosyltransferase that plays a role in the synthesis of Forssman glycolipid (FG), a member of the globoseries glycolipid family. Glycolipids such as FG form attachment sites for the binding of pathogens to cells; expression of this protein may determine host tropism to microorganisms. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 9

Location in Chromosome : 9q34.2

Description of this Gene: globoside alpha-1,3-N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 1 (FORS blood group)

Type of Gene: protein-coding