Description
α2,8-sialyltransferase (CstII)
Accepted Name | |
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Alpha-N-acetylneuraminate alpha-2,8-sialyltransferase. | |
Alternative Name(s) | |
Alpha-2,8-sialyltransferase. | |
Reaction catalysed | |
CMP-N-acetylneuraminate + alpha-N-acetylneuraminyl-(2->3)-beta-D-galactosyl-R <=> CMP + alpha-N-acetylneuraminyl-(2->8)-alpha-N-acetylneuraminyl-(2->3)-beta-D-galactosyl-R | |
Comment(s) | |
Gangliosides act as acceptors. |