Original publication name: ST3Gal-IV

Colony code name: SU

Gene symbol: St3gal4

Gene name(s): ST3GalIV

Protein name: Sialyltransferase 4C, b-galactosidase a-2,3-sialytransferase

Chromosome: 9

Reported functions: Transfer of sialic acids onto various glycans

Genomic DNA source: 129

Mutation type: Conditional replacement of exons 5, 6 and 7 by neo

ES cell line: R1

Current genetic background: C57Bl/6 (greater than 99 percent)

Name of contributing investigator: J. Marth

Name of institution: University of California, San Diego

Primary reference: Ellies L, et al. PNAS. 2002;99(15):10042-10047. [PubMed]