Saposin-B-Val - CISMeF

Preferred Label : Saposin-B-Val;

NCIt synonyms : SAPB-Val; Saposin B-Val;

NCIt definition : Saposin-B-Val (80 aa, 9 kDa) is encoded by the human PSAP gene. This protein plays a role in the stimulation of the lysosomal degradation of sphingolipids.;

NCIt note : Saposin-B-Val is comprised of amino acids 195 - 274 of prosaposin. (Saposin-B plus valine-274.);

NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL1778817;

Details

Origin ID

C186552;

UMLS CUI

C5670629;

OMIM relation
- Prosaposin [OMIM gene]
Semantic type(s)
- Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein [UMLS semantic type]
- Biologically Active Substance [UMLS semantic type]
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- CTRP Biomarker Terminology [NCIt concept]
- CTRP Molecular Genetic Biomarker Terminology [NCIt concept]
- CTRP Terminology [NCIt concept]
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- PSAP Gene [NCIt concept]
- Regulatory Gene [NCIt concept]
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- Lysosome [NCIt concept]
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- Sphingolipid Metabolism Pathway [NCIt concept]
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- Lipid Metabolic Process [NCIt concept]

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