Gene: GFPT1
Alternate names for this Gene: CMS12|CMSTA1|GFA|GFAT|GFAT 1|GFAT1|GFAT1m|GFPT|GFPT1L|MSLG
Gene Summary: This gene encodes the first and rate-limiting enzyme of the hexosamine pathway and controls the flux of glucose into the hexosamine pathway. The product of this gene catalyzes the formation of glucosamine 6-phosphate.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 2
Location in Chromosome : 2p13.3
Description of this Gene: glutamine--fructose-6-phosphate transaminase 1
Type of Gene: protein-coding