Gene:
UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase
Gene ID:
193425
Symbol:
UGCG
Species:
1000
Description:
Glycosphingolipids (GSLs) are a group of membrane components that contain lipid and sugar moieties. They are present in essentially all animal cells and are believed to have important roles in various cellular processes. UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase catalyzes the first glycosylation step in glycosphingolipid biosynthesis. The product, glucosylceramide, is the core structure of more than 300 GSLs. UGCG is widely expressed and transciption is upregulated during keratinocyte differentiation.