B3GNT2
Function
Beta-1,3-N-acetylglucosaminyltransferase involved in the synthesis of poly-N-acetyllactosamine. Catalyzes the initiation and elongation of poly-N-acetyllactosamine chains. Shows a marked preference for Gal(beta1-4)Glc(NAc)-based acceptors (PubMed:9892646). Probably constitutes the main polylactosamine synthase.
Pathway
Protein modification; protein glycosylation.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the glycosyltransferase 31 family.
Tissue Specificity
Ubiquitous.
Cellular localization
- Golgi apparatus membrane
- Single-pass type II membrane protein
Alternative names
B3GALT7, B3GNT1, B3GNT2, Beta-3-Gx-T7, BGnT-1, Beta3Gn-T1, Beta3Gal-T7, Beta3GalT7, b3Gal-T7, BGnT-2, Beta3Gn-T2