UDP-Gal:betaGlcNAc beta-1,3-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 3 pseudogene

This entry denotes a pseudogene corresponding to the beta-1,3-galactosyltransferase 3 gene family, which codes for non-functional genomic DNA sequences similar in structure to active galactosyltransferase genes. Unlike its functional paralogs, it does not encode a protein product, is not implicated in catalytic activity, and does not function as a druggable target. Key distinctions: - The functional family members (e.g., B3GALT1, B3GALT2) synthesize glycan chains in glycoproteins and glycolipids, playing roles in cell–cell recognition and possibly in disease[1][2]. - Pseudogenes like the one described here are productless remnants of gene duplication or retrotransposition events and do not participate in these processes. Summary: This target is a non-functional, non-coding pseudogene and is not a receptor, enzyme, or other druggable protein. No aliases, functions, disease roles, or drug interactions applicable. Any attempt to use this as a therapeutic target or experimental receptor would be incorrect based on current genomic annotation. If you were instead seeking information about a functional beta-1,3-galactosyltransferase, such as B3GALT1 or B3GALT2, those are enzymes involved in glycan biosynthesis and may have biological and disease significance[1][2][4]. This is NOT the case for ENSG00000225711.

Other names

B3GALT3PB3GALT3 pseudogenebeta-1,3-galactosyltransferase 3 pseudogene