Sphingolipid Delta(4)-Desaturase DES1

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

**Definition:** Sphingolipid delta(4)-desaturase DES1 (323 aa, ~38 kDa) is encoded by the human DEGS1 gene. This protein plays a role in fatty acid biosynthesis.

**Synonyms:** - Cell Migration-Inducing Gene 15 Protein - DEGS1 - DES1 - Degenerative Spermatocyte Homolog 1 - Delta(4)-Desaturase, Sphingolipid 1 - Dihydroceramide Desaturase - Dihydroceramide Desaturase 1 - Membrane Fatty Acid (Lipid) Desaturase - Membrane Lipid Desaturase - Sphingolipid Delta(4)-Desaturase 1