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UGGT2

Function

Recognizes glycoproteins with minor folding defects. Reglucosylates single N-glycans near the misfolded part of the protein, thus providing quality control for protein folding in the endoplasmic reticulum. Reglucosylated proteins are recognized by calreticulin for recycling to the endoplasmic reticulum and refolding or degradation.

Pathway

Protein modification; protein glycosylation.

Sequence Similarities

Belongs to the glycosyltransferase 8 family.

Tissue Specificity

Higher levels in kidney, pancreas, heart, and skeletal muscle.

Cellular localization

Alternative names

UGCGL2, UGT2, UGGT2, UDP-glucose:glycoprotein glucosyltransferase 2, hUGT2, UDP--Glc:glycoprotein glucosyltransferase 2, UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase-like 1

swissprot:Q9NYU1 omim:605898 entrezGene:55757