Anti-alpha 1,3-Galactosyltransferase 2 antibodies are used for the immunodetection of the protein encoded by the A3GALT2 gene. In humans, the canonical protein has a reported length of 340 amino acid residues and a mass of 38.8 kDa. Its subcellular localization is in the Golgi. It is reported to be expressed in thymus and monocyte derived dendritic cells. A member of the Glycosyltransferase 6 protein family, it is known to be involved with carbohydrate metabolism and homeostasis. Post-translational modifications have been described, including glycosylation. Other names for this target antigen include iGb3 synthase, isoglobotriaosylceramide synthase, and alpha 1,3-galactosyltransferase 2, pseudogene. Gene orthologs have been identified in the mouse, rat, bovine and chimpanzee species.