hyaluronan synthase 3
Symbol
HAS3
(may also be known as: None)
Organism
Human
Description
The protein encoded by this gene is involved in the synthesis of the unbranched glycosaminoglycan hyaluronan, or hyaluronic acid, which is a major constituent of the extracellular matrix. This gene is a member of the NODC/HAS gene family. Compared to the proteins encoded by other members of this gene family, this protein appears to be more of a regulator of hyaluronan synthesis. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2010]
Orthologs
| Symbol | Species | |
|---|---|---|
| has3 | Danio rerio | |
| Has3 | Mus musculus | |
| Has3 | Rattus norvegicus |
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Changes associated with this gene
GO Terms
| GO ID | GO Term | GO Category | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GO:0005975 | carbohydrate metabolic process | biological_process | |
| GO:0030213 | hyaluronan biosynthetic process | biological_process | |
| GO:0005887 | integral to plasma membrane | cellular_component | |
| GO:0016020 | membrane | cellular_component | |
| GO:0016021 | integral to membrane | cellular_component | |
| GO:0016757 | transferase activity, transferring glycosyl groups | molecular_function | |
| GO:0050501 | hyaluronan synthase activity | molecular_function | |