Serine Palmitoyltransferase 1

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

**Definition:** Serine palmitoyltransferase 1 (473 aa, ~53 kDa) is encoded by the human SPTLC1 gene. This protein plays a role in the biosynthesis of sphingolipids.

**Synonyms:** - EC 2.3.1.50 - LCB 1 - Long Chain Base Biosynthesis Protein 1 - SPT 1 - SPT1 - Serine C-Palmitoyltransferase - Serine-Palmitoyl-CoA Transferase 1