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Function

Transfers sialic acid from CMP-sialic acid to galactose-containing acceptor substrates.

Pathway

Protein modification; protein glycosylation.

Post-translational modifications

The soluble form derives from the membrane form by proteolytic processing.

The HB-6, CDW75, and CD76 differentiation antigens are cell-surface carbohydrate determinants generated by this enzyme.

N-glycosylated.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the glycosyltransferase 29 family.

Cellular localization

  • Golgi apparatus
  • Golgi stack membrane
  • Single-pass type II membrane protein
  • Secreted
  • Membrane-bound form in trans cisternae of Golgi. Secreted into the body fluid.

Alternative names

SIAT1, ST6GAL1, B-cell antigen CD75, ST6Gal I, Sialyltransferase 1, ST6GalI

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Immunology & Infectious Disease

Molecular weight

46605Da