UGT8 report

I. Expression across cell types

II. Expression across tissues

III. Associated gene sets

GO_0048812Biological processneuron projection morphogenesis
GO_0035902Biological processresponse to immobilization stress
GO_0002175Biological processprotein localization to paranode region of axon
GO_0030913Biological processparanodal junction assembly
GO_0007010Biological processcytoskeleton organization
GO_0006688Biological processglycosphingolipid biosynthetic process
GO_0007422Biological processperipheral nervous system development
GO_0006682Biological processgalactosylceramide biosynthetic process
GO_0007417Biological processcentral nervous system development
GO_0005783Cellular componentendoplasmic reticulum
GO_0005789Cellular componentendoplasmic reticulum membrane
GO_0003851Molecular functionN-acylsphingosine galactosyltransferase
GO_0008489Molecular functionUDP-galactose:glucosylceramide beta-1,4-galactosyltransferase activity

IV. Literature review

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Gene nameUGT8
Protein nameUDP glycosyltransferase 8
2-hydroxyacylsphingosine 1-beta-galactosyltransferase (EC 2.4.1.47) (Ceramide UDP-galactosyltransferase) (Cerebroside synthase) (UDP-galactose-ceramide galactosyltransferase)
SynonymsUGT4
CGT
DescriptionFUNCTION: 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 nervous system and peripheral nervous system . Galactosylates both hydroxy- and non-hydroxy fatty acid-containing ceramides and diglycerides (By similarity). .

AccessionsQ16880
ENST00000310836.11
D6RFW2
ENST00000394511.3
ENST00000507710.1