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Identification of ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 3 (ENPP3) as a regulator of N-acetylglucosaminyltransferase GnT-IX (GnT-Vb)

  • Hiroaki Korekane
  • , Jong Yi Park
  • , Akio Matsumoto
  • , Kazuki Nakajima
  • , Shinji Takamatsu
  • , Kazuaki Ohtsubo
  • , Yasuhide Miyamoto
  • , Shinya Hanashima
  • , Kenji Kanekiyo
  • , Shinobu Kitazume
  • , Yoshiki Yamaguchi
  • , Ichiro Matsuo
  • , Naoyuki Taniguchi

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    Abstract

    Background: The regulatory mechanisms of glycosyltransferase activity are still poorly understood. Results: ENPP3 was identified as an inhibitory factor for N-acetylglucosaminyltransferase GnT-IX (GnT-Vb) in Neuro2a cells. The underlying basis for this inhibition is the ENPP3-catalyzed hydrolysis of the nucleotide sugar donor substrate. Conclusion: ENPP3 is a regulator of glycosyltransferase activity. Significance: A novel regulatory system for the cellular glycosylation process is proposed.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)27912-27926
    Number of pages15
    JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry
    Volume288
    Issue number39
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 27-09-2013

    All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

    • Biochemistry
    • Molecular Biology
    • Cell Biology

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