Worm gene name: |
C53D5.5
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Worm sequence name: |
C53D5.5
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Related human gene: |
GGT-1
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Associated human disease: |
glutathionuria
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People involved in this project: |
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Left primer sequence: |
ccttgcaaaagctctcaacc
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Right primer sequence: |
ggccaccaaaaatttccttt
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Size of PCR product: |
761
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Brief description: |
In humans the enzyme gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase is used in the catabolism of glutathione. It is found on the outer surface of the cell membrane. Can be an early sign of hepatocellular carcinoma.
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Report any problems that might have appeared and any solutions: |
phenotype observed in worms by 1 of 3 papers was a reduced brood size.
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