Expression of beta-galactoside alpha2,6 sialyltransferase and of alpha2,6-sialylated glycoconjugates in normal human liver, hepatocarcinoma, and cirrhosis. beta-Galactoside alpha2,6-sialyltransferase (ST6Gal.I) mediates the addition of alpha2,6-linked sialic acid to glycoproteins. ST6Gal.I is