ALG12

This gene encodes a member of the glycosyltransferase 22 family. The encoded protein catalyzes the addition of the eighth mannose residue in an alpha-1,6 linkage onto the dolichol-PP-oligosaccharide precursor (dolichol-PP-Man(7)GlcNAc(2)) required for protein glycosylation. Mutations in this gene have been associated with congenital disorder of glycosylation type Ig (CDG-Ig)characterized by abnormal N-glycosylation. [provided by RefSeq]

Full Name

asparagine-linked glycosylation 12, alpha-1,6-mannosyltransferase homolog (S. cerevisiae)

Function

Adds the eighth mannose residue in an alpha-1,6 linkage onto the dolichol-PP-oligosaccharide precursor (dolichol-PP-Man7GlcNAc2) required for protein glycosylation.

Biological Process

Dolichol-linked oligosaccharide biosynthetic process Source: MGI
Protein folding Source: UniProtKB
Protein N-linked glycosylation Source: GO_Central

Cellular Location

Endoplasmic reticulum membrane

Involvement in disease

Congenital disorder of glycosylation 1G (CDG1G): A form of congenital disorder of glycosylation, a multisystem disorder caused by a defect in glycoprotein biosynthesis and characterized by under-glycosylated serum glycoproteins. Congenital disorders of glycosylation result in a wide variety of clinical features, such as defects in the nervous system development, psychomotor retardation, dysmorphic features, hypotonia, coagulation disorders, and immunodeficiency. The broad spectrum of features reflects the critical role of N-glycoproteins during embryonic development, differentiation, and maintenance of cell functions.