Product Name
lactosylceramide beta-1,3-galactosyltransferase
Example Structure
Synonyms
galactosyltransferase, uridine diphosphogalactose-lactosylceramide beta1-3-, GalT2, UDP-Gal:GA2/GM2/GD2 beta-1,3-galactosyltransferase, UDP-galactose:lactose beta1,3-galactosyltransferase, uridine diphosphogalactose-lactosylceramide beta1-3-galactosyltransferase
EC Number
2.4.1.179
CAS Registry Number
106769-64-6
Comments
R may be an oligosaccharide or a glycolipid; lactose can also act as acceptor, but more slowly. Involved in the elongation of oligosaccharide chains, especially in glycolipids.
Cofactor
History
Reactions
UDP-alpha-D-galactose + D-galactosyl-(1->4)-beta-D-glucosyl-R = Udp + D-galactosyl-(1->3)-beta-D-galactosyl-(1->4)-beta-D-glucosyl-R.
