Gene ontology ID
GO:0042284
Definition
Catalysis of the introduction of a trans double bond between C4 and C5 of the long chain base region of a sphingolipid. Sphingolipids are composed of a long chain base (LCB) amide-linked to a very long chain fatty acid
Synonyms
1. delta-4 sphingolipid desaturase activity
References
1. PMID 124171412. Reactome: R-HSA-428259 "dihydroceramide + NAD(P)H + H+ + O2 => ceramide + NAD(P)+ + H2O"
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