Search Thermo Fisher Scientific
Search Thermo Fisher Scientific
Phosphatidylinositol-glycans (PIGs) are multi-pass transmembrane proteins that localize to the endoplasmic reticulum. PIGs exhibit various functions, but all are crucial for the biosynthesis of the glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI)-anchor. Some PIG proteins are components of the GPI transamidase complex and play a role in the recognition of either the GPI attachment signal or the lipid portion of GPI. Other PIGs belong to the glycosyltransferase complex and function in the transfer of N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc) to phosphatidylinositol (PI). A variety of other PIGs play distinct roles in GPI synthesis including mannosylation of the GPI-anchor. PIG-W (Phosphatidylinositol-glycan biosynthesis class W protein) is a 504 amino acid multi-pass membrane protein that functions in the third step of GPI biosynthesis and acylates the inositol ring of phosphatidylinositol.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.
Protein Aliases: phosphatidylinositol glycan anchor biosynthesis, class W; phosphatidylinositol glycan, class W; Phosphatidylinositol-glycan biosynthesis class W protein; PIG-W
Gene Aliases: Gwt1; HPMRS5; PIGW
UniProt ID: (Human) Q7Z7B1, (Rat) Q7TSN4
Entrez Gene ID: (Human) 284098, (Rat) 378774
Molecular Function:
acyltransferase
transferase
metabolite interconversion enzyme
If an Invitrogen™ antibody doesn't perform as described on our website or datasheet,we'll replace the product at no cost to you, or provide you with a credit for a future purchase.*
Learn moreGet expert recommendations for common problems or connect directly with an on staff expert for technical assistance related to applications, equipment and general product use.
Contact tech support