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ALG6 ALG6 alpha-1,3-glucosyltransferase

Gene ID: 29929, updated on 27-Nov-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: CDG1C

Summary

This gene encodes a member of the ALG6/ALG8 glucosyltransferase family. The encoded protein catalyzes the addition of the first glucose residue to the growing lipid-linked oligosaccharide precursor of N-linked glycosylation. Mutations in this gene are associated with congenital disorders of glycosylation type Ic. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Genomic context

Location:
1p31.3
Sequence:
Chromosome: 1; NC_000001.11 (63367627..63438553)
Total number of exons:
15

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