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Cer Galb1-Cer
Galactosyl ceramide synthase (CGT) belongs to the UDP-galactosyltransferase family and transfers galactose to ceramide, synthesizing galactosylceramides (GalC). GalC are mainly expressed in the myelin of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Lack of CGT lose GalC and GalC-derived sulfatides from myeline glycolipids, demonstrating that CGT is a sole and key enzyme in GalC synthesis. Another gene symbol approved by HGNC is UGT8.
galactocerebroside

Galactosyltransferase

GGDB SymbolCGT
Alias    details
DesignationUDP-Galactose ceramide galactosyl transferase
OrganismHomo sapiens
GeneID 7368
HGNC 12555
mRNA NM_003360       (CDS)
Protein NP_003351       (CDS)
map4q26
EC# 2.4.1.45   
CAZy GT7   
OMIM 601291   
This page does not indicate all of the enzymatic reaction, and expression of "CGT".