HuLG001874

Entrez Gene ID

2799

Official Gene Symbol

GNS

Synonyms

G6S|MGC21274

Gene name

glucosamine (N-acetyl)-6-sulfatase

Gene Type

protein-coding

Chromosome

12

Genomics Location

12q14

Known cancer genes

Yes

Protein products

N-acetylglucosamine-6-sulfatase

Putative uncharacterized protein DKFZp686E12166

Related liver disease name

Mucopolysaccharidosis

Database cross reference

HGNC:4422
MIM:607664
Ensembl:ENSG00000135677
HPRD:09637
RefSeq Genomic nucleotide accession:AC_000055
RefSeq Genomic nucleotide gi:89161189

GO annotation

GO:0005515

protein binding

GO:0005539

glycosaminoglycan binding

GO:0005764

lysosome

GO:0006027

glycosaminoglycan catabolic process

GO:0008449

N-acetylglucosamine-6-sulfatase activity

GO:0008484

sulfuric ester hydrolase activity

GO:0016787

hydrolase activity

GO:0042340

keratan sulfate catabolic process

GO:0043199

sulfate binding

GO:0046872

metal ion binding