Gene:
glucan (1,4-alpha-), branching enzyme 1 (glycogen branching enzyme, Andersen disease, glycogen storage disease type IV)
Gene ID:
201380
Symbol:
GBE1
Species:
1000
Description:
This monomeric enzyme functions in glycogen symthesis by catalyzing the formation of alpha 1,6- glucosidic linkages. It is most highly expressed in liver and muscle. Deficiency can result in glycogen storage disease IV (Andersen's disease).