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.
Acid Ceramidase has been studied across 19 research domains including 🔬 Oncology, 🔥 Metabolic, 🧠 Focus & Attention, ⏳ Longevity & Aging, ✨ Skin & Hair. The primary research focus is 🔬 Oncology with 36% of studies addressing this area.
This evidence profile for Acid Ceramidase is generated deterministically from 298 PubMed-indexed studies. All data is corpus-verified with Merkle proofs. BiohacksAI does not provide medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting any supplement regimen.
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