Gene:
Prostaglandin D2 synthase, hematopoietic
Gene ID:
206940
Symbol:
Species:
1000
Description:
Prostaglandin-D synthase is a sigma class glutathione-S-transferase family member. The enzyme catalyzes the conversion of PGH2 to PGD2 and plays a role in the production of prostanoids in the immune system and mast cells. The presence of this enzyme can be used to identify the differentiation stage of human megakaryocytes.