XYLT1_HUMAN Protein

Name Xylosyltransferase 1
Description Catalyzes the first step in biosynthesis of glycosaminoglycan. Transfers D-xylose from UDP-D-xylose to specific serine residues of the core protein. Initial enzyme in the biosynthesis of chondroitin sulfate and dermatan sulfate proteoglycans in fibroblasts and chondrocytes.
UniProt ID Q86Y38
Gene XYLT1