The human genes ST3GAL1-4 encode for sialyltransferases1-4 respectively (Shang et al. 1999, Kim et al. 1996, Kitagawa & Paulson 1993, Basu et al. 1993). They add silaic acid (Neu5Ac) onto the T antigen forming an alpha-3-sialyl O-glycan.
Lee, YC, Kim, CH, Kim, YJ, Tsuji, S, Kim, KS, Choe, IS, Kim, SH, Ko, JH
Basu, S, Basu, M, Li, Z, Basu, SS
Kitagawa, H, Paulson, JC
Ding, H, Qiu, R, Liu, J, Jin, C, Yang, S, Shang, J, Zhou, R, Zhang, S, Wang, J
beta-galactoside (CMP) alpha-2,3-sialyltransferase activity of ST3GAL1-4 [Golgi membrane]
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