{"symbol":"FUT8","synonyms":["CDGF"],"name":"fucosyltransferase 8 (alpha (1,6) fucosyltransferase)","description":"This gene encodes an enzyme belonging to the family of fucosyltransferases. The product of this gene catalyzes the transfer of fucose from GDP-fucose to N-linked type complex glycopeptides. This enzyme is distinct from other fucosyltransferases which catalyze alpha1-2, alpha1-3, and alpha1-4 fucose addition. The expression of this gene may contribute to the malignancy of cancer cells and to their invasive and metastatic capabilities. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, May 2011]","ncbiEntrezGeneId":2530,"ncbiEntrezGeneUrl":"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/2530","proteins":[{"symbol":"FUT8_HUMAN","href":"/api/1.0/protein/FUT8_HUMAN"}],"hgncRootFamilies":[{"name":"Glycosyltransferases","href":"/api/1.0/gene_family/Glycosyltransferases"}]}