Ceramidases

**Definition:** Amidohydrolases that are specific for the cleavage of the N-acyl linkage of CERAMIDES. Ceramidases are classified as acidic, neutral or basic according to the optimal pH with which they function.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.277.087.250

**Synonyms:** - Acylsphingosine Deacylase - Ceramidase - N-Acylsphingosine Amidohydrolase