Full name: ST8 alpha-N-acetyl-neuraminide alpha-2,8-sialyltransferase 5

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Also known as: SIAT8-E; SIAT8E; ST8SiaV

Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a type II membrane protein that may be present in the Golgi apparatus. The encoded protein, which is a member of glycosyltransferase family 29, may be involved in the synthesis of gangliosides GD1c, GT1a, GQ1b, and GT3 from GD1a, GT1b, GM1b, and GD3, respectively. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Expression: Biased expression in adrenal (RPKM 3.3), brain (RPKM 3.3) and 3 other tissues

Gene size: 89233bp

Exon count: 8