Catalyzes the initial reaction in O-linked oligosaccharide biosynthesis, the transfer of an N-acetyl-D-galactosamine residue to a serine or threonine residue on the protein receptor. Has activity toward HIV envelope glycoprotein gp120, EA2, Muc2 and Muc5. Probably glycosylates fibronectin in vivo. Glycosylates FGF23. Plays a central role in phosphate homeostasis.
Golgi apparatus, Golgi stack membrane ; Single-pass type II membrane protein . Resides preferentially in the trans and medial parts of the Golgi stack.
Expressed in organs that contain secretory epithelial glands. Highly expressed in pancreas, skin, kidney and testis. Weakly expressed in prostate, ovary, intestine and colon. Also expressed in placenta and lung and fetal lung and fetal kidney.
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