SI

Gene Symbol SI
Entrez Gene 6476
Alt Symbol -
Species Human
Gene Type protein-coding
Description sucrase-isomaltase (alpha-glucosidase)
Other Description oligosaccharide alpha-1,6-glucosidase|sucrase-isomaltase, intestinal
Swissprots Q1RMC2 P14410 A2RUC3 Q1JQ80
Accessions EAW78601 P14410 AA376756 BC115033 BC115034 AAI15035 BC116452 AAI16453 BC116453 BC132834 AAI32835 BC132860 AAI32861 BG187733 DA919374 M22616 AAA60551 X63597 CAA45140 XM_011513078 XP_011511380 NM_001041 NP_001032
Function Plays an important role in the final stage of carbohydrate digestion. Isomaltase activity is specific for both alpha-1,4- and alpha-1,6-oligosaccharides. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:20356844}.
Subcellular Location Apical cell membrane; Single-pass type II membrane protein. Note=Brush border.
Tissue Specificity Expressed in the poorly differentiated crypt cells of the small intestine as well as in the mature villous cells. Expressed at very low levels in the colon. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:1677636}.
Top Pathways Carbohydrate digestion and absorption, Galactose metabolism, Starch and sucrose metabolism