GPI Ethanolamine Phosphate Transferase 1

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Enzyme

**Definition:** GPI ethanolamine phosphate transferase 1 (931 aa, ~106 kDa) is encoded by the human PIGN gene. This protein plays a role in the transfer of ethanolamine phosphate to the first alpha-1,4-linked mannose for glycosylphosphatidylinositol-anchor biosynthesis.

**Synonyms:** - EC 2.-.-.- - MCD4 Homolog - PIG-N - PIGN - Phosphatidylinositol Glycan Anchor Biosynthesis Class N Protein - Phosphatidylinositol-Glycan Biosynthesis Class N Protein