Gene Symbol | CERK |
Entrez Gene ID | 64781 |
Full Name | ceramide kinase |
Synonyms | LK4,dA59H18.2,dA59H18.3,hCERK |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | CERK converts ceramide to ceramide 1-phosphate (C1P), a sphingolipid metabolite. Both CERK and C1P have been implicated in various cellular processes, including proliferation, apoptosis, phagocytosis, and inflammation (Kim et al., 2006 [PubMed 16488390]).[supplied by OMIM, Mar 2008]. |
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