CERS5 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human CERS5 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 12q13.12 and is approximately 38 kb in length. This allele, which encodes ceramide synthase 5 protein, plays a role in cell signaling and apoptosis.

**Synonyms:** - Ceramide Synthase 5 wt Allele - FLJ25304 - LAG1 Homolog, Ceramide Synthase 5 Gene - LAG1 Longevity Assurance Homolog 5 (S. cerevisiae) Gene - LAG1, S. cerevisiae, Homolog of 5 Gene - LASS5 - MGC45411 - TRAM Homolog 4 Gene - Trh4