FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as B3GT6_HUMAN, B3GALT6. Beta-1, 3-galactosyltransferase that transfers galactose from UDP-galactose to substrates with a terminal beta-linked galactose residue. Has a preference for galactose-beta-1, 4-xylose that is found in the linker region of glycosaminoglycans, such as heparan sulfate and chondroitin sulfate. Has no activity towards substrates with terminal glucosamine or galactosamine residues.

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uniprot
enzyme classification
PhosphoSitePlus

B3GALT6

Beta-1, 3-galactosyltransferase 6

B3GALT6

Molecular Synopsis