Protein
N-acetyllactosaminide beta-1,6-N-acetylglucosaminyl-transferase
Function
Branching enzyme that converts linear into branched poly-N-acetyllactosaminoglycans. Introduces the blood group I antigen during embryonic development. It is closely associated with the development and maturation of erythroid cells.
Similarity
Belongs to the glycosyltransferase 14 family.
Sequence
MPPSVRYFFIVSVTTVIVFIVLYVLSFGGDQSYQKLNISDSVMLAQVCSSFIDGKSRFLWRNKLMIHEKPSCTEYVTQSHYITAPLSQEEVDFPLAYVMVIHHNFDTFARLFRAIFMPQNIYCVHVDEKATAEFKGAVEQLVSCFPNAFLASKMEPVVYGGISRLQADLNCIKDLSTSEVPWKYAINTCGQDFPLKTNKEIVQYLKGLKGKNLTPGVLPPAHAIGRTRYVHREHLSKELSYVIRTTALKPPPPHNLTIYFGSAYVALSREFANFVLRDPRAVDLLHWSKDTFSPDEHFWVTLNRIPGVPGSMPPNASWTGNLRAVKWMDMEAKHGGCHGHYVHGICIYGNGDLQWLINSQSLFANKFELNTYPLTVECLELRLRERTLNQSEIAIQPSWYF