DEGS2

Delta(4)-desaturase, sphingolipid 2 is a is_associated_with::protein that in humans is encoded by the DEGS2 is_associated_with::gene.

Function
This gene encodes a bifunctional enzyme that is involved in the is_associated_with::biosynthesis of is_associated_with::sphingolipids in human skin and in other phytosphingolipid-containing tissues. This enzyme can act as a sphingolipid delta(4)-is_associated_with::desaturase, and also as a sphingolipid C4-is_associated_with::hydroxylase.