LYG2 Gene Summary [Human]
The protein encoded by this gene contains a SLT domain, a protein domain present in bacterial lytic transglycosylase (SLT) and in eukaryotic lysozymes (GEWL). SLT domain catalyzes the cleavage of the beta-1,4-glycosidic bond between N-acetylmuramic acid (MurNAc) and N-acetyglucosamine (GlcNAc). [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | LYG2 |
| Official Name | lysozyme g2 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:29615] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000185674 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | lysozyme g2 |
| Synonyms | Gm776, LOC103693222, LYGA2, LYGH, LYSG2, lysozyme G2, lysozyme G-like 2, RGD1559649 |
| Species | Human, Homo sapiens |
| Orthologies |
Protein Domains
A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in human LYG2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
- lysozyme
- enzyme
- protein binding
- lysozyme-like domains
Subcellular Expression
Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
- Extracellular Space
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human LYG2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- peptidoglycan catabolic process
- defense response to bacterium
- defense response to Gram-positive bacterium
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- extracellular region
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- protein binding
- lysozyme activity