Chondroitin sulfate synthase 2

Definition:

Has both beta-1,3-glucuronic acid and beta-1,4-N-acetylgalactosamine transferase activity. Transfers glucuronic acid (GlcUA) from UDP-GlcUA and N-acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc) from UDP-GalNAc to the non-reducing end of the elongating chondroitin polymer. Seems to act as a specific activating factor for CHSY1 in chondroitin polymerization.; [Isoform 2]: May facilitate PRKN transport into the mitochondria. In collaboration with PRKN, may enhance cell viability and protect cells from oxidative stress.

References:

[1]. Toshikazu Yada, et al. Chondroitin sulfate synthase-2. Molecular cloning and characterization of a novel human glycosyltransferase homologous to chondroitin sulfate glucuronyltransferase, which has dual enzymatic activities. J Biol Chem. 2003 Aug 8;278(32):30235-47. [Content Brief]

[2]. Yukiko Kuroda, et al. Parkin interacts with Klokin1 for mitochondrial import and maintenance of membrane potential. Hum Mol Genet. 2012 Mar 1;21(5):991-1003. [Content Brief]

[3]. Hiroshi Kitagawa, et al. Molecular cloning of a chondroitin polymerizing factor that cooperates with chondroitin synthase for chondroitin polymerization. J Biol Chem. 2003 Jun 27;278(26):23666-71. [Content Brief]

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