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EXT1 gene

exostosin glycosyltransferase 1

Key facts

Official symbol
EXT1
Full name
EXT1
Chromosome
8
Map location
8q24.11
Organism
Homo sapiens
NCBI Gene ID
2131
Also known as
EXT, LGCR, LGS, TRPS2, TTV

Function summary

This gene encodes an endoplasmic reticulum-resident type II transmembrane glycosyltransferase involved in the chain elongation step of heparan sulfate biosynthesis. Mutations in this gene cause the type I form of multiple exostoses. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008].

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Data source: NCBI Gene · alsesAI Gene Library