Gene information for NEU3 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database) |
Entrez gene ID | 10825 |
Official gene symbol | NEU3 |
Full name | sialidase 3 (membrane sialidase) |
Aliases | ,FLJ12388,SIAL3, |
Gene summary | This gene product belongs to a family of glycohydrolytic enzymes which remove sialic acid residues from glycoproteins and glycolipids. It is localized in the plasma membrane, and its activity is specific for gangliosides. It may play a role in modulating the ganglioside content of the lipid bilayer. [provided by RefSeq] |
Location | Chromosome: 11 Locus: |
Gene position | 74699950 - 74718743 Map Viewer |
OMIM ID | 604617 |