Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable manganese ion binding activity and polypeptide N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase activity. Predicted to be involved in protein O-linked glycosylation. Predicted to be located in perinuclear region of cytoplasm. Predicted to be active in Golgi apparatus. Is expressed in several structures, including exocrine system; extraembryonic component; gut; and skeleton. Orthologous to several human genes including GALNT4 (polypeptide N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 4).