U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

GTR Home > Genes

GALNT1 polypeptide N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 1

Gene ID: 2589, updated on 3-Nov-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: GALNAC-T1

Summary

This gene encodes a member of the UDP-N-acetyl-alpha-D-galactosamine:polypeptide N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase (GalNAc-T) family of enzymes. GalNAc-Ts initiate mucin-type O-linked glycosylation in the Golgi apparatus by catalyzing the transfer of GalNAc to serine and threonine residues on target proteins. They are characterized by an N-terminal transmembrane domain, a stem region, a lumenal catalytic domain containing a GT1 motif and Gal/GalNAc transferase motif, and a C-terminal ricin/lectin-like domain. GalNAc-Ts have different, but overlapping, substrate specificities and patterns of expression. Transcript variants derived from this gene that utilize alternative polyA signals have been described in the literature. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Associated conditions

See all available tests in GTR for this gene

DescriptionTests
Genome wide analysis of drug-induced torsades de pointes: lack of common variants with large effect sizes.
GeneReviews: Not available

Genomic context

Location:
18q12.2
Sequence:
Chromosome: 18; NC_000018.10 (35580922..35711834)
Total number of exons:
18

Links

IMPORTANT NOTE: NIH does not independently verify information submitted to the GTR; it relies on submitters to provide information that is accurate and not misleading. NIH makes no endorsements of tests or laboratories listed in the GTR. GTR is not a substitute for medical advice. Patients and consumers with specific questions about a genetic test should contact a health care provider or a genetics professional.