CGAT1_HUMAN Protein

Name Chondroitin sulfate N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 1
Description Transfers 1,4-N-acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc) from UDP-GalNAc to the non-reducing end of glucuronic acid (GlcUA). Required for addition of the first GalNAc to the core tetrasaccharide linker and for elongation of chondroitin chains. Important role in chondroitin chain biosynthesis in cartilage.
UniProt ID Q8TDX6
Gene CSGALNACT1