NCIt synonyms : HSN1; SPTI; Serine Palmitoyltransferase, Long Chain Base Subunit 1 wt Allele; Serine Palmitoyltransferase, Long-Chain Base Subunit 1 Gene; HSAN1; SPT1; LBC1; Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy, Type 1 Gene; LCB1;
NCIt definition : Human SPTLC1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 9q22.2 and is approximately
84 kb in length. This allele, which encodes serine palmitoyltransferase 1 protein,
is involved in the metabolism of lipids. Mutation of the gene is associated with hereditary
sensory neuropathy type IA.;