Gm2a - GM2 ganglioside activator protein Gene

Also Known as SAP-3; GM2-AP

Species: Mus musculus

Gene Type: protein coding
Gene ID: 14667

Summary

Enables beta-N-acetylhexosaminidase activity and enzyme activator activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including ganglioside catabolic process; lipid storage; and neuromuscular process controlling balance. Located in mitochondrion. Is expressed in several structures, including back skin; central nervous system; genitourinary system; hemolymphoid system; and retina. Used to study GM2 gangliosidosis, AB variant. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in GM2 gangliosidosis and GM2 gangliosidosis, AB variant. Orthologous to human GM2A (GM2 ganglioside activator). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2022]

Gm2a Products (1)

mRNA Protein Name
NM_010299.3 NP_034429.1 ganglioside GM2 activator precursor
Protein Preferred Names Protein Names

ganglioside GM2 activator

  • cerebroside sulfate activator protein

  • shingolipid activator protein 3

  • sphingolipid activator protein 3

Orthologs Information

Species Symbol Source ID
Homo sapiens Gm2a NCBI NCBI:2760