FUT8
Metabolic System · Glycosylation & Glycan Biosynthesis
Why do cells add fucose sugars to their proteins?
FUT8 makes an enzyme that attaches fucose to particular sugar chains on proteins. This modification can change how those proteins interact and function in cellular processes.
- Common Gene Name
- fucosyltransferase 8
- NCBI Gene ID
- 2530
- Chromosome
- 14
Clinical Evidence Status
Established disease relationship
These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.
Answer Sources
Explore supporting evidence (1 records)
| Condition or drug | Evidence | Grade / status | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| congenital disorder of glycosylation with defective fucosylation 1 | ClinGen gene-disease validity | Definitive | Autosomal recessive | View source 2024-05-15 |
Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.
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