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Gene information for CERS1 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID10715
Official gene symbolCERS1
Full nameLAG1 homolog, ceramide synthase 1
Aliases,LAG1,LASS1,UOG1,
Gene summaryThis gene encodes a member of the bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) family and the TGF-beta superfamily. This group of proteins is characterized by a polybasic proteolytic processing site that is cleaved to produce a mature protein containing seven conserved cysteine residues. Members of this family are regulators of cell growth and differentiation in both embryonic and adult tissues. Studies in yeast suggest that the encoded protein is involved in aging. This protein is transcribed from a monocistronic mRNA as well as a bicistronic mRNA, which also encodes growth differentiation factor 1. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 19   Locus: 19p12
Gene position19006953 - 18979361  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size27593 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID606919