Primary Identifier | MGI:2681120 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
Chromosome | 7 | NCBI Gene Number | 269941 |
Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 8.0.0) Enables N-acetylgalactosaminyl-proteoglycan 3-beta-glucuronosyltransferase activity and glucuronosyl-N-acetylgalactosaminyl-proteoglycan 4-beta-N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase activity. Involved in chondroitin sulfate biosynthetic process. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including positive regulation of smoothened signaling pathway; skeletal system development; and sulfation. Is active in Golgi apparatus. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; ear; respiratory system; and skeletal system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in temtamy preaxial brachydactyly syndrome. Orthologous to human CHSY1 (chondroitin sulfate synthase 1). PHENOTYPE: Homozygous mice are viable, but display chondrodysplasia, brachydactyly and decreased bone density. Retinal degeneration, impaired motor strength, and hematological abnormalities are also seen. [provided by MGI curators] |