Recombinant Human UDP-glucose 6-dehydrogenase (UGDH)

Uniprot Id

O60701

Target Species

Human

Target Name

UGDH

Target Full Name

UDP-glucose 6-dehydrogenase

Target Function

Catalyzes the formation of UDP-alpha-D-glucuronate, a constituent of complex glycosaminoglycans. Required for the biosynthesis of chondroitin sulfate and heparan sulfate. Required for embryonic development via its role in the biosynthesis of glycosaminoglycans. Required for proper brain and neuronal development.

Target Protein Families

UDP-glucose/GDP-mannose dehydrogenase family

Target Tissue Specificity

Detected in heart, placenta, liver, pancreas, spleen, thymus, prostate, ovary, small intestine and colon. Widely expressed.

Target Synonyms

GDH; UDP Glc dehydrogenase; UDP GlcDH; UDP glucose 6 dehydrogenase; UDP glucose dehydrogenase; UDP-Glc dehydrogenase; UDP-GlcDH; UDP-glucose 6-dehydrogenase; UDP-glucose dehydrogenase; UDPGDH; UGD; Ugdh; UGDH_HUMAN; Uridine diphospho glucose dehydrogenase

Target Background

The protein encoded by this gene converts UDP-glucose to UDP-glucuronate and thereby participates in the biosynthesis of glycosaminoglycans such as hyaluronan, chondroitin sulfate, and heparan sulfate. These glycosylated compounds are common components of the extracellular matrix and likely play roles in signal transduction, cell migration, and cancer growth and metastasis. The expression of this gene is up-regulated by transforming growth factor beta and down-regulated by hypoxia. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants.