Ceramide Synthase 5

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Enzyme

**Definition:** Ceramide synthase 5 (392 aa, ~46 kDa) is encoded by the human CERS5 gene. This protein is involved in apoptosis via the mitochondrial death pathway.

**Synonyms:** - CerS5 - EC 2.3.1.24 - LAG1 Longevity Assurance Homolog 5 - Sphingosine N-Acyltransferase CERS5