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Most cancer tissues showed weak to moderate cytoplasmic staining. Colorectal and pancreatic cancer showed additional membranous staining.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
UGT8 (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
CGT
Description
UDP glycosyltransferase 8 (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the UDP-glycosyltransferase family. It catalyzes the transfer of galactose to ceramide, a key enzymatic step in the biosynthesis of galactocerebrosides, which are abundant sphingolipids of the myelin membrane of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2011]