CERAMIDASE GENE

摘要

A neutral/alkaline ceramidase originating in a mammal; an antibody binding specifically thereto; a gene encoding this ceramidase; a probe and a primer hybridizable specifically therewith; a genetic engineering process for producing the ceramidase; a method for detecting the ceramidase or its gene; and a method for controlling the ceramide content in cells and/or tissues; which are usefully applicable to lipid engineering reagents for analyzing the structure and functions of ceramide, diseases in association with ceramide metabolism, etc.