GFPT1 glutamine--fructose-6-phosphate transaminase 1 [ Homo sapiens (human) ] - Gene - Data resources

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GFPT1 glutamine--fructose-6-phosphate transaminase 1 [ Homo sapiens (human) ]
Source: NCBI Gene (ID 2673)

Symbol: GFPT1

Full name: glutamine--fructose-6-phosphate transaminase 1

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Also known as: CMS12; CMSTA1; GFA; GFAT; GFAT 1; GFAT1; GFAT1m; GFPT; GFPT1L; MSLG

Summary: This gene encodes the first and rate-limiting enzyme of the hexosamine pathway and controls the flux of glucose into the hexosamine pathway. The product of this gene catalyzes the formation of glucosamine 6-phosphate. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2008]

Expression: Broad expression in thyroid (RPKM 39.4), colon (RPKM 28.0) and 25 other tissues

Orthologs: mouse

Gene size: 67448bp

Exon count: 21