FB2024_04 , released June 25, 2024
Gene Group: SPHINGOSINE KINASES
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General Information
Name
SPHINGOSINE KINASES
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
SK
FlyBase ID
FBgg0000640
Date last reviewed
2017-02-01
Number of members
2
Description
Description
Sphingosine kinases catalyze the phosphorylation of the primary hydroxyl of sphingosine to form sphingosine 1-phosphate. (Adapted from FBrf0161471).
Notes on Group
Source Material
The SPHINGOSINE KINASES Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): McElwain et al., 2011 and Renault et al., 2002 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
D-erythro-sphingosine kinase activity
Biological Process
lipid phosphorylation
Cellular Component
Enzymatic activity
Enzyme name (EC)
sphingosine kinase (2.7.1.91)
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
LIPID KINASES
Members (2)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
Gene Symbol
Gene Name
Also Known As
Source Material for Membership
Sk1
Sphingosine kinase 1
Sphk1
(McElwain et al., 2011, Renault et al., 2002)
Sk2
Sphingosine kinase 2
Sphk2
(McElwain et al., 2011, Renault et al., 2002)
External Data
Equivalent Group(s)
Other resource(s)
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
SK
SPHINGOSINE KINASES
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (3)