Target Name: GXYLT2
NCBI ID: G727936
Other Name(s): Glycosyltransferase 8 domain-containing protein 4 | GXLT2_HUMAN | Glycosyltransferase 8 domain containing 4 | GLT8D4 | glycosyltransferase 8 domain-containing protein 4 | Glucoside xylosyltransferase 2, transcript variant 1 | glycosyltransferase 8 domain containing 4 | GXYLT2 variant 1 | Glucoside xylosyltransferase 2 | glucoside xylosyltransferase 2

Understanding GXYLT2: A Potential Drug Target Or Biomarker

Glycosyltransferase 8 (GXYLT2) is a protein that is expressed in various tissues throughout the body. It is a member of the Glycosyltransferase 8 family, which is known for its role in the transfer of glycosyl groups from proteins to other proteins. In this article, we will explore GXYLT2 as a potential drug target or biomarker.

GXYLT2 is a 120 amino acid protein that is expressed in the brain, heart, and liver. It is highly conserved, with a calculated pI of 5.5 and a predicted localization in the cytoplasm. GXYLT2 is a glycosyltransferase that uses the N-glycosylation mechanism to transfer glycosyl groups from proteins to other proteins. This mechanism is a common method for modifying proteins, and it is important for their proper function and survival.

GXYLT2 has been shown to play a role in various physiological processes in the body. For example, GXYLT2 has been shown to be involved in the regulation of cell adhesion, which is important for the development and maintenance of tissues and organs. GXYLT2 has also been shown to be involved in the regulation of inflammation, which is important for the immune response and the regulation of tissue repair.

In addition to its role in cellular processes, GXYLT2 has also been shown to be involved in the regulation of signaling pathways. For example, GXYLT2 has been shown to be involved in the regulation of the JAK/STAT signaling pathway, which is important for the regulation of cell growth and differentiation.

GXYLT2 has also been shown to be involved in the regulation of protein levels in the body. For example, GXYLT2 has been shown to play a role in the regulation of the levels of the protein known as GLUT1, which is important for the proper functioning of the liver.

GXYLT2 has also been shown to be involved in the regulation of gene expression. For example, GXYLT2 has been shown to play a role in the regulation of the expression of the gene known as IDH1, which is important for the proper functioning of the immune system.

In conclusion, GXYLT2 is a protein that is involved in a variety of important physiological processes in the body. As a result, it is a potential drug target or biomarker for the development of new therapies. Further research is needed to fully understand the role of GXYLT2 in the regulation of cellular processes and biological processes, and to develop new treatments based on this information.

Protein Name: Glucoside Xylosyltransferase 2

Functions: Glycosyltransferase which elongates the O-linked glucose attached to EGF-like repeats in the extracellular domain of Notch proteins by catalyzing the addition of xylose

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