Ask about this productRelated genes to: B4GALT2 Blocking Peptide
- Gene:
- B4GALT2 NIH gene
- Name:
- beta-1,4-galactosyltransferase 2
- Previous symbol:
- -
- Synonyms:
- beta4Gal-T2
- Chromosome:
- 1p34.1
- Locus Type:
- gene with protein product
- Date approved:
- 1998-12-02
- Date modifiied:
- 2016-10-05
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