enzyme regulation:Activated by Ca(2+) and inhibited by Zn(2+).,function:Hydrolyzes only phytoceramide into phytosphingosine and free fatty acid. Does not have reverse activity.,similarity:Belongs to the alkaline ceramidase family.,tissue specificity:Ubiquitously expressed. Highest expression in placenta.,
Endoplasmic reticulum membrane ; Multi-pass membrane protein . Golgi apparatus membrane ; Multi-pass membrane protein .
Ubiquitously expressed. Highly expressed in placenta (PubMed:11356846). Expressed in erythrocytes (PubMed:20207939).