This gene encodes a protein from the glycosyltransferase 32 family. The enzyme catalyzes the transfer of N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc) to core 2 branched O-glycans. It forms a unique glycan, GlcNAcalpha1-->4Galbeta-->R and is largely associated with the Golgi apparatus membrane. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Forensic Context
A study in C57BL/6J mice demonstrated that gastrulation-stage alcohol exposure induced craniofacial malformations at similar rates in both sexes, though growth deficits were more prevalent in females [Boschen et al. DOI:10.1002/Bdr2.2292].