Gene: SPTLC3
Alternate names for this Gene: C20orf38|LCB 3|LCB2B|LCB3|SPT 3|SPT3|SPTLC2L|dJ718P11|dJ718P11.1|hLCB2b
Gene 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.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 20
Location in Chromosome : 20p12.1
Description of this Gene: serine palmitoyltransferase long chain base subunit 3
Type of Gene: protein-coding