Primary Identifier | MGI:96742 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
Chromosome | 15 | NCBI Gene Number | 16770 |
Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 8.0.0) Enables lactose synthase activity. Involved in lactose biosynthetic process. Part of protein-containing complex. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; cranium; genitourinary system; integumental system; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human LALBA (lactalbumin alpha). PHENOTYPE: Homozygous null females are unable to nurse their offspring and have increased milk viscosity. [provided by MGI curators] |