phytoceramidase

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English

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Etymology

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From phyto- +‎ ceramidase.

Noun

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phytoceramidase (uncountable)

  1. (biochemistry) A ceramidase that acts upon phytoceramides
    • 2016 January 20, “Analysis of the Involvement of Different Ceramide Variants in the Response to Hydroxyurea Stress in Baker's Yeast”, in PLOS ONE[1], →DOI:
      PHS can be converted to PHC followed by a mechanism similar to that between DHS and DHC, but the reverse reaction is catalyzed by the specific enzyme phytoceramidase.