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Modulates the activity of an enzyme. Increases the activity of an enzyme. Any of a group of peptide cofactors of enzymes for the lysosomal degradation of sphingolipids. They stimulate various enzymes, including glucosylceramidase, galactosylceramidase, cerebroside-sulfatase, alpha-galactosidase, beta-galactosidase, and sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase.

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GO TERM SUMMARY
Name: sphingolipid activator protein activity
Acc: GO:0030290
Aspect: Molecular Function
Desc: Any of a group of peptide cofactors of enzymes for the lysosomal degradation of sphingolipids. They stimulate various enzymes, including glucosylceramidase, galactosylceramidase, cerebroside-sulfatase, alpha-galactosidase, beta-galactosidase, and sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase.
Synonyms:
  • saposin
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GO:0030290 - sphingolipid activator protein activity (interactive image map)
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