PGM5

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PGM5, short for phosphoglucomutase-like protein 5, is a human protein produced from the PGM5 gene on chromosome 9. It belongs to the phosphoglucomutase family, a group of enzymes that transfer phosphate groups during sugar metabolism. PGM5 is thought to have enzymatic activity and magnesium binding, but its exact function in the body is not fully understood. The protein is located in the cytoplasm and is linked to muscle cell structures and cell junctions. It is widely expressed in many tissues, with higher levels in the heart, blood vessels, stomach lining, and certain reproductive and sensory tissues. In mice, the equivalent gene is on chromosome 19, indicating a conserved role across mammals.