FB2026_03 , released September 17, 2026
Gene Group: CERAMIDE KINASES
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General Information
Name
CERAMIDE KINASES
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
CERK
FlyBase ID
FBgg0000638
Date last reviewed
2017-02-01
Number of members
2
Description
Description
Ceramide kinases catalyze the phosphorylation of ceramide to form ceramide 1-phosphate. (Adapted from FBrf0161471).
Notes on Group
Source Material
The CERAMIDE KINASES Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): McElwain et al., 2011 and Renault et al., 2002 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
ceramide kinase activity
Biological Process
lipid phosphorylation
Cellular Component
Enzymatic activity
Enzyme name (EC)
ceramide kinase (2.7.1.138)
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
LIPID KINASES
Members (2)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
CERK
CERAMIDE KINASES
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (3)