The ER glucosyl transferase xit is specifically required for mesoderm invagination.
xit is required for epithelial cell intercalation during germ band extension.
xit is required for complete N-glycosylation of E-Cadherin.
N-glycosylation is involved in E-Cadherin localisation and function.
Partial N-glycosylation of E-Cadherin does not affect total E-Cad protein amount.