MeSH definition : A ceramidase subtype that is active at acid pH. It plays an important role in sphingolipid
degradation by catalyzing the lysosomal hydrolysis of ceramide to sphingosine and
free fatty acid. Inherited deficiency of acid ceramidase activity results in FARBER
LIPOGRANULOMATOSIS.;
A ceramidase subtype that is active at acid pH. It plays an important role in sphingolipid
degradation by catalyzing the lysosomal hydrolysis of ceramide to sphingosine and
free fatty acid. Inherited deficiency of acid ceramidase activity results in FARBER
LIPOGRANULOMATOSIS.