Gene Symbol | SPTLC3 |
Entrez Gene ID | 55304 |
Full Name | serine palmitoyltransferase long chain base subunit 3 |
Synonyms | C20orf38,LCB 3,LCB2B,LCB3,SPT 3,SPT3,SPTLC2L,dJ718P11,dJ718P11.1,hLCB2b |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes a subunit of the serine palmitoyltransferase complex which catalyzes the rate-limiting step in sphingolipid biosynthesis. This subunit metabolizes lauroyl- and myristoyl-CoA and generates C14 and C16-sphingoid bases. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2017]. |
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