phytoceramidase

English

Etymology

From phyto- +‎ ceramidase.

Noun

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.