FB2026_03 , released September 17, 2026
Gene Group: SPHINGOSINE KINASES
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General Information
Name
SPHINGOSINE KINASES
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
SK
FlyBase ID
FBgg0000640
Date last reviewed
2017-02-01
Number of members
2
Description
Description
Sphingosine kinases catalyze the phosphorylation of the primary hydroxyl of sphingosine to form sphingosine 1-phosphate. (Adapted from FBrf0161471).
Notes on Group
Source Material
The SPHINGOSINE 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
sphingosine kinase activity
Biological Process
lipid phosphorylation
Cellular Component
Enzymatic activity
Enzyme name (EC)
sphingosine kinase (2.7.1.91)
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)
SK
SPHINGOSINE KINASES
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (3)