CHST13
Function
Catalyzes the transfer of sulfate to position 4 of the N-acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc) residue of chondroitin. Chondroitin sulfate constitutes the predominant proteoglycan present in cartilage and is distributed on the surfaces of many cells and extracellular matrices. Transfers sulfate to the C4 hydroxyl of beta1,4-linked GalNAc that is substituted with a beta-linked glucuronic acid at the C-3 hydroxyl. No activity toward dermatan.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the sulfotransferase 2 family.
Tissue Specificity
Highly expressed in adult liver. Expressed at lower level in kidney, lymph nodes and fetal kidney.
Cellular localization
- Golgi apparatus membrane
- Single-pass type II membrane protein
Alternative names
Carbohydrate sulfotransferase 13, Chondroitin 4-O-sulfotransferase 3, Chondroitin 4-sulfotransferase 3, C4ST-3, C4ST3, CHST13