PMID-sentid Pub_year Sent_text comp_official_name comp_offset protein_name organism prot_offset 34647453-6 2021 Further, we found that this ceramide accumulation on LPs was orchestrated by ceramide synthase 2, inhibition of which hampers phagosomal maturation. Ceramides 28-36 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 77-96 34915026-6 2022 In addition, lipidomics analyses by HPLC-MS/MS showed bias towards CerS2-associated C20:0/C20:1-ceramides compared to CerS5/6-associated C14:0/C16:0-ceramides (2:1). 1-ceramides 94-105 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 67-72 34915026-9 2022 Additionally, downregulation of CerS2/6, but not CerS5, attenuated ABCB1 mRNA, protein, plasma membrane localization, rhodamine 123+ efflux transport activity, and doxorubicin resistance. Rhodamine 123 118-131 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 32-39 34915026-9 2022 Additionally, downregulation of CerS2/6, but not CerS5, attenuated ABCB1 mRNA, protein, plasma membrane localization, rhodamine 123+ efflux transport activity, and doxorubicin resistance. Doxorubicin 164-175 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 32-39 34915026-12 2022 Inhibitors of ER-associated degradation (ERAD) (eeyarestatin I) and the proteasome (MG132, bortezomib) prevented ABCB1 loss induced by CerS2/6 downregulation. 1-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-(3-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,5-dimethyl-1-(3-(5-nitrofuran-2-yl)allyldienehydrazinocarbonylmethyl)-2-oxoimidazolidin-4-yl)-1-hydroxyurea 48-62 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 135-140 34915026-12 2022 Inhibitors of ER-associated degradation (ERAD) (eeyarestatin I) and the proteasome (MG132, bortezomib) prevented ABCB1 loss induced by CerS2/6 downregulation. benzyloxycarbonylleucyl-leucyl-leucine aldehyde 84-89 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 135-140 34915026-12 2022 Inhibitors of ER-associated degradation (ERAD) (eeyarestatin I) and the proteasome (MG132, bortezomib) prevented ABCB1 loss induced by CerS2/6 downregulation. Bortezomib 91-101 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 135-140 34769283-11 2021 Dox and CerS2 overexpression increased CerS2 protein expression. Doxorubicin 0-3 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 39-44 34400330-0 2022 Silencing of ceramide synthase 2 in hepatocytes modulates plasma ceramide biomarkers predictive of cardiovascular death. Ceramides 65-73 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 13-32 34400330-3 2022 Here, we outline the development of a potent N-acetylgalactosamine-conjugated antisense oligonucleotide engineered to silence ceramide synthase 2 specifically in hepatocytes in vivo. Acetylgalactosamine 45-66 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 126-145 34400330-3 2022 Here, we outline the development of a potent N-acetylgalactosamine-conjugated antisense oligonucleotide engineered to silence ceramide synthase 2 specifically in hepatocytes in vivo. Oligonucleotides 88-103 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 126-145 34361066-6 2021 Importantly, PS selectively increases ceramides with long-chain fatty acids (FAs) (C22-C24), which mainly account for the formation of the epidermal barrier, through activation of ceramide synthase (CerS) 2 and Cer3 in IL-4-mediated inflamed KC. N-palmitoylserinol 13-15 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 180-206 35626132-7 2022 Here, we further clarified that treatment with C2-ceramide alone increases the protein level of CERS2, which modulates sphingolipid metabolism to favor the conversion of C2-ceramide to prosurvival sphingolipids in HCC cells, thus activating the unfolded protein response (UPR), which further initiates autophagy and the reversible senescence-like phenotype (SLP), ultimately contributing to C2-ceramide resistance in these cells. N-acetylsphingosine 47-58 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 96-101 35626132-7 2022 Here, we further clarified that treatment with C2-ceramide alone increases the protein level of CERS2, which modulates sphingolipid metabolism to favor the conversion of C2-ceramide to prosurvival sphingolipids in HCC cells, thus activating the unfolded protein response (UPR), which further initiates autophagy and the reversible senescence-like phenotype (SLP), ultimately contributing to C2-ceramide resistance in these cells. N-acetylsphingosine 170-181 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 96-101 35626132-7 2022 Here, we further clarified that treatment with C2-ceramide alone increases the protein level of CERS2, which modulates sphingolipid metabolism to favor the conversion of C2-ceramide to prosurvival sphingolipids in HCC cells, thus activating the unfolded protein response (UPR), which further initiates autophagy and the reversible senescence-like phenotype (SLP), ultimately contributing to C2-ceramide resistance in these cells. Sphingolipids 197-210 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 96-101 35626132-7 2022 Here, we further clarified that treatment with C2-ceramide alone increases the protein level of CERS2, which modulates sphingolipid metabolism to favor the conversion of C2-ceramide to prosurvival sphingolipids in HCC cells, thus activating the unfolded protein response (UPR), which further initiates autophagy and the reversible senescence-like phenotype (SLP), ultimately contributing to C2-ceramide resistance in these cells. N-acetylsphingosine 391-402 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 96-101 35626132-8 2022 However, cotreatment with diTFPP and ceramide downregulated the protein level of CERS2 and increased oxidative and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress. ditfpp 26-32 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 81-86 35626132-8 2022 However, cotreatment with diTFPP and ceramide downregulated the protein level of CERS2 and increased oxidative and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress. Ceramides 37-45 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 81-86 35169703-12 2022 The expression of ceramide synthase 2, which synthesizes very-long-chain sphingolipids, was not different in Huntington"s brain. Sphingolipids 73-86 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 18-37 35169703-14 2022 Post-translational modifications to ceramide synthase 2 may be driving the distinctive sphingolipid profile shifts of the caudate in advanced Huntington"s disease. Sphingolipids 87-99 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 36-55 33852174-1 2021 LASS2 is a novel tumor-suppressor gene and has been characterized as a ceramide synthase, which synthesizes very-long acyl chain ceramides. Ceramides 129-138 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 0-5 33852174-3 2021 Here, we firstly report that LASS2 promotes beta-catenin degradation through physical interaction with STK38, SCYL2, and ATP6V0C via the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway, phosphorylation of LASS2 is essential for beta-catenin degradation, and serine residue 248 of LASS2 is illustrated to be a key phosphorylation site. Serine 239-245 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 29-34 33852174-3 2021 Here, we firstly report that LASS2 promotes beta-catenin degradation through physical interaction with STK38, SCYL2, and ATP6V0C via the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway, phosphorylation of LASS2 is essential for beta-catenin degradation, and serine residue 248 of LASS2 is illustrated to be a key phosphorylation site. Serine 239-245 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 186-191 33852174-3 2021 Here, we firstly report that LASS2 promotes beta-catenin degradation through physical interaction with STK38, SCYL2, and ATP6V0C via the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway, phosphorylation of LASS2 is essential for beta-catenin degradation, and serine residue 248 of LASS2 is illustrated to be a key phosphorylation site. Serine 239-245 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 186-191 33852174-4 2021 Furthermore, we find that dephosphorylation of LASS2 at serine residue 248 significantly enhances prostate cancer cell growth and metastasis in vivo, indicating that phosphorylated LASS2 inhibits prostate carcinogenesis through negative regulation of Wnt/beta-catenin signaling. Serine 56-62 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 47-52 33884288-0 2021 Alternative splicing of CERS2 promotes cell proliferation and migration in luminal B subtype breast cancer cells. Phenobarbital 75-82 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 24-29 33841656-15 2021 In addition, metformin overcame progestin resistance by down-regulating Nrf2/LASS2 expression. Metformin 13-22 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 77-82 33568634-0 2021 Alternative splicing of ceramide synthase 2 alters levels of specific ceramides and modulates cancer cell proliferation and migration in Luminal B breast cancer subtype. Ceramides 70-79 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 24-43 33568634-3 2021 We show that ceramide synthase 2 (CERS2) undergoes a unique cassette exon event specifically in Luminal B subtype tumors. Phenobarbital 96-103 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 13-32 33568634-3 2021 We show that ceramide synthase 2 (CERS2) undergoes a unique cassette exon event specifically in Luminal B subtype tumors. Phenobarbital 96-103 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 34-39 33568634-5 2021 Differential AS-based survival analysis shows that this AS event of CERS2 is a poor prognostic factor for Luminal B patients. Phenobarbital 106-113 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 68-73 33568634-6 2021 As Exon 8 corresponds to catalytic Lag1p domain, overexpression of AS transcript of CERS2 in Luminal B cancer cells leads to a reduction in the level of very-long-chain ceramides compared to overexpression of protein-coding (PC) transcript of CERS2. Phenobarbital 93-100 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 84-89 33568634-6 2021 As Exon 8 corresponds to catalytic Lag1p domain, overexpression of AS transcript of CERS2 in Luminal B cancer cells leads to a reduction in the level of very-long-chain ceramides compared to overexpression of protein-coding (PC) transcript of CERS2. Phenobarbital 93-100 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 243-248 33423335-0 2021 Ceramide synthase 2-C24:1 -ceramide axis limits the metastatic potential of ovarian cancer cells. 1 -ceramide 24-35 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 0-19 33423335-11 2021 These results suggested that C24:1 -ceramide, a CerS2 metabolite, predominantly suppresses the formation of lamellipodia without the requirement for deacylation/reacylation. c24:1 -ceramide 29-44 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 48-53 33423335-13 2021 Collectively, the CerS2-C24:1 -ceramide axis, which may be countered by neutral ceramidase, is suggested to limit cell motility and metastatic potential. 1 -ceramide 28-39 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 18-23 32374916-4 2021 In present study, we revealed aberrant gene expressions (e.g. SPTLC1 and CERS2) of de novo ceramide biosynthesis and length-specific ceramide production in GBC tissues. Ceramides 91-99 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 73-78 32374916-4 2021 In present study, we revealed aberrant gene expressions (e.g. SPTLC1 and CERS2) of de novo ceramide biosynthesis and length-specific ceramide production in GBC tissues. Ceramides 133-141 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 73-78 33515546-3 2021 In many cell types, CerS2, which catalyzes the synthesis of very long chain ceramides, is the major CerS. Ceramides 76-85 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 20-25 33515546-5 2021 As expected, we observed that very long chain ceramide, hexosylceramide, and sphingomyelin were reduced in CerS2 knockout cells. Ceramides 46-54 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 107-112 33515546-5 2021 As expected, we observed that very long chain ceramide, hexosylceramide, and sphingomyelin were reduced in CerS2 knockout cells. hexosylceramide 56-71 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 107-112 33515546-5 2021 As expected, we observed that very long chain ceramide, hexosylceramide, and sphingomyelin were reduced in CerS2 knockout cells. Sphingomyelins 77-90 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 107-112 33414460-0 2021 Targeting sphingosine kinase 1 (SK1) enhances oncogene-induced senescence through ceramide synthase 2 (CerS2)-mediated generation of very-long-chain ceramides. Ceramides 149-158 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 82-101 33414460-0 2021 Targeting sphingosine kinase 1 (SK1) enhances oncogene-induced senescence through ceramide synthase 2 (CerS2)-mediated generation of very-long-chain ceramides. Ceramides 149-158 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 103-108 32356173-3 2020 At 3 months of age AbetaPP/Abeta presence upregulated enzymes of ceramide turnover on the salvage pathway: ceramide synthases (CERS2, CERS4, CERS6) and also ceramidase ACER3. Ceramides 65-73 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 127-132 32356173-8 2020 Fingolimod (FTY720), a modulator of sphingosine-1-phosphate receptors countered the AbetaPP-dependent upregulation of hippocampal ceramide synthase CERS2 at 3 months. Fingolimod Hydrochloride 0-10 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 148-153 32356173-8 2020 Fingolimod (FTY720), a modulator of sphingosine-1-phosphate receptors countered the AbetaPP-dependent upregulation of hippocampal ceramide synthase CERS2 at 3 months. Fingolimod Hydrochloride 12-18 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 148-153 32356173-8 2020 Fingolimod (FTY720), a modulator of sphingosine-1-phosphate receptors countered the AbetaPP-dependent upregulation of hippocampal ceramide synthase CERS2 at 3 months. sphingosine 1-phosphate 36-59 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 148-153 31785811-5 2020 Silencing and overexpression of CerS C4M4U4 (the closest homolog of human CerS 2 and 3) demonstrated its involvement in the synthesis of ceramide. Ceramides 137-145 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 74-86 31544710-5 2020 RESULTS: HCC is characterised by dysregulation of ceramide metabolism, which could be ascribed to altered activity and expression of ceramide synthases 2, 4 and 6, and acid and alkaline ceramidases 2 and 3, as well as to deregulation of sphingosine kinases (SphK) 1 and 2 and sphingosine-1-phosphate receptors, in particular S1PR1. Ceramides 50-58 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 133-162 30896811-5 2019 It was determined that the overexpression of LASS2 inhibited HepG2 cell viability and proliferation, as determined by cell counting kit-8 and colony formation assays, and induced apoptosis by increasing reactive oxygen species, reducing mitochondrial membrane potential and inducing intracellular Ca2+ overload. Reactive Oxygen Species 203-226 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 45-50 30996356-8 2019 MTT test and growth curve assay showed growth ability in LASS2/TMSG1 S248A group was increasing compared with other groups from day 5. monooxyethylene trimethylolpropane tristearate 0-3 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 57-62 30996356-8 2019 MTT test and growth curve assay showed growth ability in LASS2/TMSG1 S248A group was increasing compared with other groups from day 5. monooxyethylene trimethylolpropane tristearate 0-3 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 63-68 30251650-7 2018 We also found that the FA elongase ELOVL1 and the ceramide synthase CERS2 were involved in C24:2 ceramide production. Ceramides 50-58 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 68-73 30059758-6 2018 By contrast, in the p53-deficient cells CerS2 expression and CerS2-related C24:0- and C24:1-ceramide levels were elevated which is possibly related to enhanced polyadenylation of the CerS2 transcript in these cells. Ceramides 92-100 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 61-66 30059758-6 2018 By contrast, in the p53-deficient cells CerS2 expression and CerS2-related C24:0- and C24:1-ceramide levels were elevated which is possibly related to enhanced polyadenylation of the CerS2 transcript in these cells. Ceramides 92-100 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 61-66 29632068-7 2018 Moreover, a chimeric protein, CerS4(291-301 CerS2), based on CerS4 (which normally generates C18-C22 ceramides) displayed significant activity toward C24:1-CoA. Ceramides 101-110 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 44-49 29581781-12 2018 ERK inhibitor PD98059 suppressed Drp1 phosphorylation and abrogated the effects of LASS2 depletion. 2-(2-amino-3-methoxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one 14-21 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 83-88 28356943-5 2017 Silencing of LASS2 in RT4 cells was able to increase V-ATPase activity, the extracellular hydrogen ion concentration and, in turn, the activation of secreted matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and MMP-9, which occurred simultaneously with enhanced cell proliferation, cell survival and cell invasion in vitro, as well as acceleration of BC growth in vivo. Hydrogen 90-98 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 13-18 28356943-6 2017 In this process, it was found that siRNA-LASS2 treatment was able to suppress cell apoptosis induced by doxorubicin. Doxorubicin 104-115 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 41-46 27775668-2 2016 Ceramide synthase 2 (CERS2), one of the six ceramide synthase isoforms, is responsible for the synthesis of very long chain fatty acid (C20-26 fatty acids) (VLC)-containing ceramides (VLC-Cer). long 113-117 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 0-19 27775668-2 2016 Ceramide synthase 2 (CERS2), one of the six ceramide synthase isoforms, is responsible for the synthesis of very long chain fatty acid (C20-26 fatty acids) (VLC)-containing ceramides (VLC-Cer). long 113-117 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 21-26 27775668-2 2016 Ceramide synthase 2 (CERS2), one of the six ceramide synthase isoforms, is responsible for the synthesis of very long chain fatty acid (C20-26 fatty acids) (VLC)-containing ceramides (VLC-Cer). chain fatty acid 118-134 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 0-19 27775668-2 2016 Ceramide synthase 2 (CERS2), one of the six ceramide synthase isoforms, is responsible for the synthesis of very long chain fatty acid (C20-26 fatty acids) (VLC)-containing ceramides (VLC-Cer). chain fatty acid 118-134 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 21-26 27775668-2 2016 Ceramide synthase 2 (CERS2), one of the six ceramide synthase isoforms, is responsible for the synthesis of very long chain fatty acid (C20-26 fatty acids) (VLC)-containing ceramides (VLC-Cer). c20-26 fatty acids 136-154 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 0-19 27775668-2 2016 Ceramide synthase 2 (CERS2), one of the six ceramide synthase isoforms, is responsible for the synthesis of very long chain fatty acid (C20-26 fatty acids) (VLC)-containing ceramides (VLC-Cer). c20-26 fatty acids 136-154 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 21-26 27775668-2 2016 Ceramide synthase 2 (CERS2), one of the six ceramide synthase isoforms, is responsible for the synthesis of very long chain fatty acid (C20-26 fatty acids) (VLC)-containing ceramides (VLC-Cer). Ceramides 173-182 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 0-19 27775668-2 2016 Ceramide synthase 2 (CERS2), one of the six ceramide synthase isoforms, is responsible for the synthesis of very long chain fatty acid (C20-26 fatty acids) (VLC)-containing ceramides (VLC-Cer). Ceramides 173-182 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 21-26 27775668-5 2016 VLC-sphingolipid expression was increased along with that of CERS2, and the proportion of VLC species in glucosylceramide (GlcCer) was higher than that in SM for all expression levels of CERS2. Glucosylceramides 105-121 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 187-192 27775668-5 2016 VLC-sphingolipid expression was increased along with that of CERS2, and the proportion of VLC species in glucosylceramide (GlcCer) was higher than that in SM for all expression levels of CERS2. Glucosylceramides 123-129 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 187-192 27255818-4 2016 The synthesis of very long chain ceramides is catalyzed by ceramide synthase 2 (CERS2). Ceramides 33-42 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 59-78 27255818-4 2016 The synthesis of very long chain ceramides is catalyzed by ceramide synthase 2 (CERS2). Ceramides 33-42 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 80-85 26398595-11 2015 These observations were demonstrated by suppression of CerS2 using siRNA in HepG2 cells; that is, siRNA for CerS2 specifically decreased C22 very long-chain fatty acid (VLCFA)- and C24 VLCFA-containing SMs. c22 very long-chain fatty acid 137-167 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 55-60 26398595-11 2015 These observations were demonstrated by suppression of CerS2 using siRNA in HepG2 cells; that is, siRNA for CerS2 specifically decreased C22 very long-chain fatty acid (VLCFA)- and C24 VLCFA-containing SMs. c22 very long-chain fatty acid 137-167 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 108-113 26528430-10 2015 Sphingolipid genes for ceramide synthases 2 and 6 (CerS2; CerS6), delta(4)-desaturase sphingolipid 2 (DEGS2), and acidic sphingomyelinase (SMPD1) displayed higher expression levels in breast cancer vs. control tissue, whereas ceramide galactosyltransferase (UGT8) was underexpressed in breast cancer samples. Sphingolipids 0-12 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 23-49 26528430-10 2015 Sphingolipid genes for ceramide synthases 2 and 6 (CerS2; CerS6), delta(4)-desaturase sphingolipid 2 (DEGS2), and acidic sphingomyelinase (SMPD1) displayed higher expression levels in breast cancer vs. control tissue, whereas ceramide galactosyltransferase (UGT8) was underexpressed in breast cancer samples. Sphingolipids 0-12 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 51-56 26113602-3 2015 CerS2, one of six mammalian CerS, synthesizes ceramides with very-long (C22-C24) chains. Ceramides 46-55 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 0-5 25735224-5 2015 MTT assays showed that overexpression of TMSG1/LASS2 inhibited cell proliferation; and morphological observations and flow cytometric assays with Annexin V/propidium iodide showed TMSG1/LASS2 overexpression increased apoptosis in these cells. monooxyethylene trimethylolpropane tristearate 0-3 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 41-46 25735224-5 2015 MTT assays showed that overexpression of TMSG1/LASS2 inhibited cell proliferation; and morphological observations and flow cytometric assays with Annexin V/propidium iodide showed TMSG1/LASS2 overexpression increased apoptosis in these cells. monooxyethylene trimethylolpropane tristearate 0-3 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 47-52 25735224-5 2015 MTT assays showed that overexpression of TMSG1/LASS2 inhibited cell proliferation; and morphological observations and flow cytometric assays with Annexin V/propidium iodide showed TMSG1/LASS2 overexpression increased apoptosis in these cells. Propidium 156-172 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 41-46 25735224-5 2015 MTT assays showed that overexpression of TMSG1/LASS2 inhibited cell proliferation; and morphological observations and flow cytometric assays with Annexin V/propidium iodide showed TMSG1/LASS2 overexpression increased apoptosis in these cells. Propidium 156-172 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 180-185 25735224-5 2015 MTT assays showed that overexpression of TMSG1/LASS2 inhibited cell proliferation; and morphological observations and flow cytometric assays with Annexin V/propidium iodide showed TMSG1/LASS2 overexpression increased apoptosis in these cells. Propidium 156-172 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 186-191 25975960-5 2015 Levels of two enzymes participating in the biosynthesis and degradation of AEA, N-acyl-phosphatidylethanolamine-hydrolyzing phospholipase D (NPLD) and fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH), together with the most abundant ceramide synthases (CerS1, CerS2, CerS5 and CerS6) in the colon were also determined. aea 75-78 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 245-250 25697397-2 2015 In experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), an animal model of multiple sclerosis (MS), we observed a significant elevation of CerS2 and its products, C24-ceramides, in CD11b(+) cells (monocytes and neutrophils) isolated from blood. c24-ceramides 159-172 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 135-140 25213553-9 2015 Taken together, CERS2 can significantly inhibit breast cancer cell invasion and is associated with the decrease of the V-ATPase activity and extracellular hydrogen ion concentration, and in turn the activation of secreted MMP-2/MMP-9 and degradation of extracellular matrix (ECM), which ultimately suppressed tumor"s invasion. Hydrogen 155-163 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 16-21 25501280-4 2015 PcDNA3 eukaryotic expression plasmids of LASS2/TMSG1 were constructed and transfected into human breast cancer cell line MCF-7 by lipofectin transfection method. 1,2-dielaidoylphosphatidylethanolamine 130-140 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 41-46 25501280-8 2015 Therefore, LASS2/TMSG1 may inhibit growth and invasion of breast cancer cell in vitro through decreasing V-ATPase activity and extracellular hydrogen ion concentration and inactivating secreted MMP-2. Hydrogen 141-149 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 11-16 25501280-8 2015 Therefore, LASS2/TMSG1 may inhibit growth and invasion of breast cancer cell in vitro through decreasing V-ATPase activity and extracellular hydrogen ion concentration and inactivating secreted MMP-2. Hydrogen 141-149 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 17-22 25403920-10 2015 Using this approach, we show that CERS2 demonstrates a preference for the monounsaturated C24:1 fatty acid substrate compared to the saturated C24:0 substrate, potentially explaining why myelin is enriched in ceramides containing the monounsaturated form of very long chain fatty acids. Fatty Acids 96-106 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 34-39 25403920-10 2015 Using this approach, we show that CERS2 demonstrates a preference for the monounsaturated C24:1 fatty acid substrate compared to the saturated C24:0 substrate, potentially explaining why myelin is enriched in ceramides containing the monounsaturated form of very long chain fatty acids. Ceramides 209-218 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 34-39 25403920-10 2015 Using this approach, we show that CERS2 demonstrates a preference for the monounsaturated C24:1 fatty acid substrate compared to the saturated C24:0 substrate, potentially explaining why myelin is enriched in ceramides containing the monounsaturated form of very long chain fatty acids. chain fatty acids 268-285 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 34-39 25451689-4 2014 Only the activities of CerS4 and CerS5 promoter Luc constructs, as well as CerS2- and CerS5-3"-UTR Luc constructs increased after estradiol treatment in MCF-7 cells, and this could be inhibited by the anti-estrogen fulvestrant. Estradiol 130-139 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 75-80 25267995-8 2014 CerS2 deletion resulted in bulk loss of sulfatides with C23/C24-acyl chains, but did not lead to decreased urinary pH, as previously observed in sulfatide-depleted kidneys. Sulfoglycosphingolipids 40-50 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 0-5 25267995-8 2014 CerS2 deletion resulted in bulk loss of sulfatides with C23/C24-acyl chains, but did not lead to decreased urinary pH, as previously observed in sulfatide-depleted kidneys. Sulfoglycosphingolipids 40-49 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 0-5 25295789-3 2014 Haploinsufficiency for ceramide synthase 2 (CerS2), the dominant isoform in the liver that preferentially makes very-long-chain (C22/C24/C24:1) ceramides, led to compensatory increases in long-chain C16-ceramides and conferred susceptibility to diet-induced steatohepatitis and insulin resistance. Ceramides 144-153 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 23-42 25295789-3 2014 Haploinsufficiency for ceramide synthase 2 (CerS2), the dominant isoform in the liver that preferentially makes very-long-chain (C22/C24/C24:1) ceramides, led to compensatory increases in long-chain C16-ceramides and conferred susceptibility to diet-induced steatohepatitis and insulin resistance. Ceramides 144-153 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 44-49 25295789-3 2014 Haploinsufficiency for ceramide synthase 2 (CerS2), the dominant isoform in the liver that preferentially makes very-long-chain (C22/C24/C24:1) ceramides, led to compensatory increases in long-chain C16-ceramides and conferred susceptibility to diet-induced steatohepatitis and insulin resistance. N-palmitoylsphingosine 199-212 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 23-42 25295789-3 2014 Haploinsufficiency for ceramide synthase 2 (CerS2), the dominant isoform in the liver that preferentially makes very-long-chain (C22/C24/C24:1) ceramides, led to compensatory increases in long-chain C16-ceramides and conferred susceptibility to diet-induced steatohepatitis and insulin resistance. N-palmitoylsphingosine 199-212 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 44-49 25295789-5 2014 Inhibiting global ceramide synthesis negated the effects of CerS2 haploinsufficiency in vivo, and increasing C16-ceramides by overexpressing CerS6 recapitulated the phenotype in isolated, primary hepatocytes. Ceramides 18-26 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 60-65 24453046-5 2014 Silencing of LASS2/TMSG1 gene in PC-3M-2B4 cells increased V-ATPase activity, extracellular hydrogen ion concentration and in turn the activation of secreted MMP-2 and MMP-9, which coincided with enhancing cell proliferation, cell survival, and cell invasion in vitro, as well as acceleration of prostate cancer (PCA) growth and lymph node metastases in vivo. Hydrogen 92-100 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 13-18 24453046-5 2014 Silencing of LASS2/TMSG1 gene in PC-3M-2B4 cells increased V-ATPase activity, extracellular hydrogen ion concentration and in turn the activation of secreted MMP-2 and MMP-9, which coincided with enhancing cell proliferation, cell survival, and cell invasion in vitro, as well as acceleration of prostate cancer (PCA) growth and lymph node metastases in vivo. Hydrogen 92-100 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 19-24 24842017-4 2014 MTT assay showed PC-3M-2B4 cells exhibited a strong proliferation after transfection of LASS2/TMSG1-shRNA.LASS2/TMSG1-shRNA transfected clones demonstrated an increased clonogenicity by soft agar colony formation assay and a significant increase of tumor cell invasion by matrigel invasion study.Flow cytometry showed that after LASS2/TMSG1 gene silencing, the apoptotic rate of PC-3M-2B4 cell significantly decreased (P<0.01) without significant cell cycle change (P>0.05).Eight weeks after implantation into subcutaneous tissues in BAL B/c (nu+) mice, the size and weight of sh-LASS2/TMSG1 xenografts were significantly larger than those of the control group (P<0.05).Nuclear proliferation index of the subcutaneous tumor was also higher in the LASS2/TMSG1 shRNA group than those in the control group. monooxyethylene trimethylolpropane tristearate 0-3 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 88-93 24842017-4 2014 MTT assay showed PC-3M-2B4 cells exhibited a strong proliferation after transfection of LASS2/TMSG1-shRNA.LASS2/TMSG1-shRNA transfected clones demonstrated an increased clonogenicity by soft agar colony formation assay and a significant increase of tumor cell invasion by matrigel invasion study.Flow cytometry showed that after LASS2/TMSG1 gene silencing, the apoptotic rate of PC-3M-2B4 cell significantly decreased (P<0.01) without significant cell cycle change (P>0.05).Eight weeks after implantation into subcutaneous tissues in BAL B/c (nu+) mice, the size and weight of sh-LASS2/TMSG1 xenografts were significantly larger than those of the control group (P<0.05).Nuclear proliferation index of the subcutaneous tumor was also higher in the LASS2/TMSG1 shRNA group than those in the control group. monooxyethylene trimethylolpropane tristearate 0-3 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 94-99 24842017-4 2014 MTT assay showed PC-3M-2B4 cells exhibited a strong proliferation after transfection of LASS2/TMSG1-shRNA.LASS2/TMSG1-shRNA transfected clones demonstrated an increased clonogenicity by soft agar colony formation assay and a significant increase of tumor cell invasion by matrigel invasion study.Flow cytometry showed that after LASS2/TMSG1 gene silencing, the apoptotic rate of PC-3M-2B4 cell significantly decreased (P<0.01) without significant cell cycle change (P>0.05).Eight weeks after implantation into subcutaneous tissues in BAL B/c (nu+) mice, the size and weight of sh-LASS2/TMSG1 xenografts were significantly larger than those of the control group (P<0.05).Nuclear proliferation index of the subcutaneous tumor was also higher in the LASS2/TMSG1 shRNA group than those in the control group. monooxyethylene trimethylolpropane tristearate 0-3 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 106-111 24842017-4 2014 MTT assay showed PC-3M-2B4 cells exhibited a strong proliferation after transfection of LASS2/TMSG1-shRNA.LASS2/TMSG1-shRNA transfected clones demonstrated an increased clonogenicity by soft agar colony formation assay and a significant increase of tumor cell invasion by matrigel invasion study.Flow cytometry showed that after LASS2/TMSG1 gene silencing, the apoptotic rate of PC-3M-2B4 cell significantly decreased (P<0.01) without significant cell cycle change (P>0.05).Eight weeks after implantation into subcutaneous tissues in BAL B/c (nu+) mice, the size and weight of sh-LASS2/TMSG1 xenografts were significantly larger than those of the control group (P<0.05).Nuclear proliferation index of the subcutaneous tumor was also higher in the LASS2/TMSG1 shRNA group than those in the control group. monooxyethylene trimethylolpropane tristearate 0-3 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 112-117 24842017-4 2014 MTT assay showed PC-3M-2B4 cells exhibited a strong proliferation after transfection of LASS2/TMSG1-shRNA.LASS2/TMSG1-shRNA transfected clones demonstrated an increased clonogenicity by soft agar colony formation assay and a significant increase of tumor cell invasion by matrigel invasion study.Flow cytometry showed that after LASS2/TMSG1 gene silencing, the apoptotic rate of PC-3M-2B4 cell significantly decreased (P<0.01) without significant cell cycle change (P>0.05).Eight weeks after implantation into subcutaneous tissues in BAL B/c (nu+) mice, the size and weight of sh-LASS2/TMSG1 xenografts were significantly larger than those of the control group (P<0.05).Nuclear proliferation index of the subcutaneous tumor was also higher in the LASS2/TMSG1 shRNA group than those in the control group. monooxyethylene trimethylolpropane tristearate 0-3 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 106-111 24842017-4 2014 MTT assay showed PC-3M-2B4 cells exhibited a strong proliferation after transfection of LASS2/TMSG1-shRNA.LASS2/TMSG1-shRNA transfected clones demonstrated an increased clonogenicity by soft agar colony formation assay and a significant increase of tumor cell invasion by matrigel invasion study.Flow cytometry showed that after LASS2/TMSG1 gene silencing, the apoptotic rate of PC-3M-2B4 cell significantly decreased (P<0.01) without significant cell cycle change (P>0.05).Eight weeks after implantation into subcutaneous tissues in BAL B/c (nu+) mice, the size and weight of sh-LASS2/TMSG1 xenografts were significantly larger than those of the control group (P<0.05).Nuclear proliferation index of the subcutaneous tumor was also higher in the LASS2/TMSG1 shRNA group than those in the control group. monooxyethylene trimethylolpropane tristearate 0-3 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 112-117 24842017-4 2014 MTT assay showed PC-3M-2B4 cells exhibited a strong proliferation after transfection of LASS2/TMSG1-shRNA.LASS2/TMSG1-shRNA transfected clones demonstrated an increased clonogenicity by soft agar colony formation assay and a significant increase of tumor cell invasion by matrigel invasion study.Flow cytometry showed that after LASS2/TMSG1 gene silencing, the apoptotic rate of PC-3M-2B4 cell significantly decreased (P<0.01) without significant cell cycle change (P>0.05).Eight weeks after implantation into subcutaneous tissues in BAL B/c (nu+) mice, the size and weight of sh-LASS2/TMSG1 xenografts were significantly larger than those of the control group (P<0.05).Nuclear proliferation index of the subcutaneous tumor was also higher in the LASS2/TMSG1 shRNA group than those in the control group. monooxyethylene trimethylolpropane tristearate 0-3 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 112-117 24842017-4 2014 MTT assay showed PC-3M-2B4 cells exhibited a strong proliferation after transfection of LASS2/TMSG1-shRNA.LASS2/TMSG1-shRNA transfected clones demonstrated an increased clonogenicity by soft agar colony formation assay and a significant increase of tumor cell invasion by matrigel invasion study.Flow cytometry showed that after LASS2/TMSG1 gene silencing, the apoptotic rate of PC-3M-2B4 cell significantly decreased (P<0.01) without significant cell cycle change (P>0.05).Eight weeks after implantation into subcutaneous tissues in BAL B/c (nu+) mice, the size and weight of sh-LASS2/TMSG1 xenografts were significantly larger than those of the control group (P<0.05).Nuclear proliferation index of the subcutaneous tumor was also higher in the LASS2/TMSG1 shRNA group than those in the control group. monooxyethylene trimethylolpropane tristearate 0-3 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 112-117 24842017-6 2014 V-ATPase activity, activities of secreted MMP-2 and MMP-9 and extracellular hydrogen ion concentration were significantly increased in LASS2/TMSG1-shRNA group compared with the control group (P<0.05). Hydrogen 76-84 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 135-140 25356388-6 2014 Compared to parental controls, levels of CERS2 mRNA, protein, and activity were reduced by ~50% in fibroblasts isolated from this proband, resulting in significantly reduced levels of ceramides and sphingomyelins containing the very long-chain fatty acids C24:0 and C26:0. Ceramides 184-193 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 41-46 25356388-6 2014 Compared to parental controls, levels of CERS2 mRNA, protein, and activity were reduced by ~50% in fibroblasts isolated from this proband, resulting in significantly reduced levels of ceramides and sphingomyelins containing the very long-chain fatty acids C24:0 and C26:0. Sphingomyelins 198-212 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 41-46 25356388-6 2014 Compared to parental controls, levels of CERS2 mRNA, protein, and activity were reduced by ~50% in fibroblasts isolated from this proband, resulting in significantly reduced levels of ceramides and sphingomyelins containing the very long-chain fatty acids C24:0 and C26:0. chain fatty acids 238-255 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 41-46 23538298-4 2013 Instead over-expression of CerS2 together with CerS4 or CerS6 increased the activity of CerS2 against very-long-chain ceramides about twofold. Ceramides 118-127 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 27-32 23538298-4 2013 Instead over-expression of CerS2 together with CerS4 or CerS6 increased the activity of CerS2 against very-long-chain ceramides about twofold. Ceramides 118-127 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 88-93 23538298-6 2013 Interestingly, down-regulation of ELOVL1 had a comprehensive effect on the synthesis of very long chain ceramides which possibly point to a requirement for ELOVL1 expression for full CerS2-activity. Ceramides 104-113 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 183-188 23538298-7 2013 Co-expression of CerS2 with CerS4/CerS6 reversed the inhibitory effect of long chain ceramides on cell proliferation and the induction of apoptosis. Ceramides 85-94 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 17-22 22580606-2 2013 Here, we found that LASS2 expression was significantly lower in drug-resistant Michigan Cancer Foundation-7/adriamycin (MCF-7/ADR) human breast cancer cells than the drug-sensitive MCF-7 cells, and low expression of LASS2 was associated with poor prognosis in patients with breast cancer. Doxorubicin 108-118 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 20-25 22580606-3 2013 Our results showed that the overexpression of LASS2 in MCF-7/ADR cells increased the chemosensitivity to multiple chemotherapeutic agents, including doxorubicin (Dox), whereas LASS2 knockdown in MCF-7 cells decreased the chemosensitivity. Doxorubicin 149-160 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 46-51 22580606-3 2013 Our results showed that the overexpression of LASS2 in MCF-7/ADR cells increased the chemosensitivity to multiple chemotherapeutic agents, including doxorubicin (Dox), whereas LASS2 knockdown in MCF-7 cells decreased the chemosensitivity. Doxorubicin 162-165 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 46-51 22580606-4 2013 Cell-cycle analysis revealed a corresponding increase in apoptosis in the LASS2-overexpressing cells following Dox exposure, showing that the overexpression of LASS2 increased the susceptibility to Dox cytotoxicity. Doxorubicin 111-114 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 74-79 22580606-4 2013 Cell-cycle analysis revealed a corresponding increase in apoptosis in the LASS2-overexpressing cells following Dox exposure, showing that the overexpression of LASS2 increased the susceptibility to Dox cytotoxicity. Doxorubicin 111-114 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 160-165 22580606-4 2013 Cell-cycle analysis revealed a corresponding increase in apoptosis in the LASS2-overexpressing cells following Dox exposure, showing that the overexpression of LASS2 increased the susceptibility to Dox cytotoxicity. Doxorubicin 198-201 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 74-79 22580606-4 2013 Cell-cycle analysis revealed a corresponding increase in apoptosis in the LASS2-overexpressing cells following Dox exposure, showing that the overexpression of LASS2 increased the susceptibility to Dox cytotoxicity. Doxorubicin 198-201 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 160-165 22579584-4 2012 We demonstrate that knockdown of ELOVL1 or CERS2, which catalyze synthesis of C24 acyl-CoAs and C24 ceramide, respectively, drastically reduced C24 sphingolipid levels with a complementary increase in C16 sphingolipids. Acyl Coenzyme A 82-91 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 43-48 22579584-4 2012 We demonstrate that knockdown of ELOVL1 or CERS2, which catalyze synthesis of C24 acyl-CoAs and C24 ceramide, respectively, drastically reduced C24 sphingolipid levels with a complementary increase in C16 sphingolipids. Ceramides 100-108 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 43-48 22579584-4 2012 We demonstrate that knockdown of ELOVL1 or CERS2, which catalyze synthesis of C24 acyl-CoAs and C24 ceramide, respectively, drastically reduced C24 sphingolipid levels with a complementary increase in C16 sphingolipids. Sphingolipids 148-160 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 43-48 22579584-4 2012 We demonstrate that knockdown of ELOVL1 or CERS2, which catalyze synthesis of C24 acyl-CoAs and C24 ceramide, respectively, drastically reduced C24 sphingolipid levels with a complementary increase in C16 sphingolipids. Sphingolipids 205-218 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 43-48 22579584-5 2012 Under ELOVL1 or CERS2 knockdown conditions, cisplatin-induced apoptosis significantly increased. Cisplatin 44-53 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 16-21 22579584-8 2012 Apoptosis induced by UV radiation or C6 ceramides also increased in ELOVL1 or CERS2 knockdown cells. Ceramides 40-49 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 78-83 22573553-6 2012 The V-ATPase activity and extracellular hydrogen ion concentration were significantly increased in 2B4 cells transfected with the LASS2/TMSG1-siRNA compared with the controls. Hydrogen 40-48 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 130-135 22573553-6 2012 The V-ATPase activity and extracellular hydrogen ion concentration were significantly increased in 2B4 cells transfected with the LASS2/TMSG1-siRNA compared with the controls. Hydrogen 40-48 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 136-141 22573553-8 2012 Thus, we concluded that silencing of LASS2/TMSG1 may promote invasion of prostate cancer cell in vitro through increase of V-ATPase activity and extracellular hydrogen ion concentration and in turn the activation of secreted MMP-2. Hydrogen 159-167 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 37-42 22573553-8 2012 Thus, we concluded that silencing of LASS2/TMSG1 may promote invasion of prostate cancer cell in vitro through increase of V-ATPase activity and extracellular hydrogen ion concentration and in turn the activation of secreted MMP-2. Hydrogen 159-167 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 43-48 22230369-6 2012 To clarify the impact of this observation, we manipulated cellular ceramide levels by overexpressing ceramide synthases 2, 4 or 6 in MCF-7 (breast cancer) and HCT-116 (colon cancer) cells, respectively. Ceramides 67-75 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 101-129 22178826-12 2011 CONCLUSION: Silencing of LASS2 can promote invasion of prostate cancer cells in vitro through the increase of the V-ATPases activity, extracellular hydrogen ion concentration and in turn the activation of secreted MMP-2, indicating that LASS2 is a novel tumor metastasis suppressor gene. Hydrogen 148-156 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 25-30 21455605-11 2011 On the other hand, dasatinib downregulates expression levels of both GCS and SK-1 and upregulate apoptotic CerS2, -5 and -6 genes in Meg-01 cells. Dasatinib 19-28 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 107-123 20940143-6 2011 For example, downregulation of CerS2 decreased very long-chain Cer but increased levels of CerS4, CerS5, and CerS6 expression and upregulated long-chain and medium-long-chain sphingolipids. Sphingolipids 175-188 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 31-36 20937905-7 2010 We further established that ELOVL1 activity is regulated with the ceramide synthase CERS2, an enzyme essential for C24 sphingolipid synthesis. Sphingolipids 119-131 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 84-89 20591223-2 2010 The inhibitory function of TMSG-1 in tumor cells may be related to vacuolar H+-ATPase and ceramide, but the underlying mechanism remains unknown. Ceramides 90-98 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 27-33 20571735-5 2010 The effect of LASS2 gene on apoptosis was evaluated with Annexin-V/FITC and propidium iodide (PI) by flow cytometry. Fluorescein-5-isothiocyanate 67-71 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 14-19 20571735-5 2010 The effect of LASS2 gene on apoptosis was evaluated with Annexin-V/FITC and propidium iodide (PI) by flow cytometry. Propidium 76-92 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 14-19 19728861-0 2009 Disruption of ceramide synthesis by CerS2 down-regulation leads to autophagy and the unfolded protein response. Ceramides 14-22 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 36-41 19728861-2 2009 CerS2 (ceramide synthase 2) is one of the six mammalian isoforms of ceramide synthase and is responsible for the synthesis of VLC (very-long-chain) ceramides, e.g. C24, C24:1. Ceramides 148-157 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 0-5 19728861-2 2009 CerS2 (ceramide synthase 2) is one of the six mammalian isoforms of ceramide synthase and is responsible for the synthesis of VLC (very-long-chain) ceramides, e.g. C24, C24:1. Ceramides 148-157 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 7-26 19728861-4 2009 CerS2 down-regulation had a broad effect on ceramide homoeostasis, not just on VLC ceramides. Ceramides 44-52 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 0-5 19728861-4 2009 CerS2 down-regulation had a broad effect on ceramide homoeostasis, not just on VLC ceramides. Ceramides 83-92 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 0-5 19728861-5 2009 Surprisingly, CerS2 down-regulation resulted in significantly increased LC (long-chain) ceramides, e.g. C14, C16, and our results suggested that the increase was due to a ceramide synthase-independent mechanism. Ceramides 88-97 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 14-19 19728861-6 2009 CerS2-down-regulation-induced LC ceramide accumulation resulted in growth arrest which was not accompanied by apoptotic cell death. Ceramides 33-41 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 0-5 19279183-6 2009 The augmentation of the various ceramides could be assigned to an increase of the messenger RNA levels of ceramide synthases (CerS) LASS2 (longevity assurance), LASS4 and LASS6. Ceramides 32-41 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 132-137 19119142-6 2009 In vitro kinetic studies revealed that FTY720 is a competitive inhibitor of ceramide synthase 2 toward dihydrosphingosine with an apparent K(i) of 2.15 microm. Fingolimod Hydrochloride 39-45 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 76-95 19119142-6 2009 In vitro kinetic studies revealed that FTY720 is a competitive inhibitor of ceramide synthase 2 toward dihydrosphingosine with an apparent K(i) of 2.15 microm. safingol 103-121 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 76-95 18541923-9 2008 In HeLa cells overproducing the FA 2-hydroxylase FA2H, knock-down of CerS2 resulted in a reduction in total long-chain 2-hydroxy-CERs, confirming enzyme substrate specificity for chain length. -cers 128-133 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 69-74 19024511-3 2008 Clones highly expressing TMSG-1 were identified by RT-PCR and Western Blot analysis after G418 screening. antibiotic G 418 90-94 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 25-31 19024511-7 2008 Cell growth curve and MTT assay showed that TMSG-1 overexpression clones exhibited a strong inhibition of proliferation compared with that of the parental cells or those transfected with vector alone from the third day of culture (P <0.05). monooxyethylene trimethylolpropane tristearate 22-25 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 44-50 18165233-0 2008 Characterization of ceramide synthase 2: tissue distribution, substrate specificity, and inhibition by sphingosine 1-phosphate. sphingosine 1-phosphate 103-126 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 20-39 18165233-6 2008 CerS2 has a remarkable acyl-CoA specificity, showing no activity using C16:0-CoA and very low activity using C18:0, rather utilizing longer acyl-chain CoAs (C20-C26) for ceramide synthesis. Ceramides 170-178 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 0-5 18165233-7 2008 There is a good correlation between CerS2 mRNA levels and levels of ceramide and sphingomyelin containing long acyl chains, at least in tissues where CerS2 mRNA is expressed at high levels. Sphingomyelins 81-94 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 36-41 18165233-8 2008 Interestingly, the activity of CerS2 can be regulated by another bioactive sphingolipid, sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P), via interaction of S1P with two residues that are part of an S1P receptor-like motif found only in CerS2. Sphingolipids 75-87 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 31-36 18165233-8 2008 Interestingly, the activity of CerS2 can be regulated by another bioactive sphingolipid, sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P), via interaction of S1P with two residues that are part of an S1P receptor-like motif found only in CerS2. Sphingolipids 75-87 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 219-224 18165233-8 2008 Interestingly, the activity of CerS2 can be regulated by another bioactive sphingolipid, sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P), via interaction of S1P with two residues that are part of an S1P receptor-like motif found only in CerS2. sphingosine 1-phosphate 89-112 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 31-36 18165233-8 2008 Interestingly, the activity of CerS2 can be regulated by another bioactive sphingolipid, sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P), via interaction of S1P with two residues that are part of an S1P receptor-like motif found only in CerS2. sphingosine 1-phosphate 89-112 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 219-224 18194600-7 2007 Compared with the control cells, TMSG-1 overexpression MDA-MB-231 cells showed strong inhibition of proliferation and decreased clonogenicity in soft agar (P<0.05). Agar 150-154 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 33-39 17308067-3 2007 Gemcitabine/doxorubicin combination treatment resulted in the elevation of mRNA and protein levels of LASS1 and not LASS2-6, which was consistent with a 3.5-fold increase in the endogenous (dihydro)ceramide synthase activity of LASS1 for the generation of C(18)-ceramide. gemcitabine 0-11 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 116-123 17308067-3 2007 Gemcitabine/doxorubicin combination treatment resulted in the elevation of mRNA and protein levels of LASS1 and not LASS2-6, which was consistent with a 3.5-fold increase in the endogenous (dihydro)ceramide synthase activity of LASS1 for the generation of C(18)-ceramide. Doxorubicin 12-23 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 116-123 15823095-5 2005 Overproduction of Lass1 increased C18:0-ceramide levels preferentially, and overproduction of Lass2 and Lass4 increased levels of longer ceramides such as C22:0- and C24:0-ceramides. Ceramides 137-146 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 94-99 15823095-5 2005 Overproduction of Lass1 increased C18:0-ceramide levels preferentially, and overproduction of Lass2 and Lass4 increased levels of longer ceramides such as C22:0- and C24:0-ceramides. Ceramides 172-181 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 94-99 15823095-9 2005 Of the five members, only Lass2, Lass5 and Lass6 were N-glycosylated, each at their N-terminal Asn residue. Nitrogen 54-55 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 26-31 15823095-9 2005 Of the five members, only Lass2, Lass5 and Lass6 were N-glycosylated, each at their N-terminal Asn residue. Asparagine 95-98 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 26-31 15796876-2 2005 METHODS: A dominant epitope-TMSG-1(15)-derived from TMSG-1 was synthesized based on Fmoc method, and the hapten was conjugated to Imject Maleimide activated mcKLH as a carrier protein. maleimide 137-146 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 28-34 15796876-2 2005 METHODS: A dominant epitope-TMSG-1(15)-derived from TMSG-1 was synthesized based on Fmoc method, and the hapten was conjugated to Imject Maleimide activated mcKLH as a carrier protein. maleimide 137-146 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 52-58 15672611-2 2004 A dominant epitope, TMSG-1(15)--derived from TMSG-1--was automatically synthesized based on the Fmoc method, and the hapten was conjugated to Imject Maleimide activated mcKLH as a carrier protein. maleimide 149-158 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 20-26 15672611-2 2004 A dominant epitope, TMSG-1(15)--derived from TMSG-1--was automatically synthesized based on the Fmoc method, and the hapten was conjugated to Imject Maleimide activated mcKLH as a carrier protein. maleimide 149-158 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 45-51 12920802-3 2003 Both sense and antisense eukaryotic expression plasmids of TMSG-1 gene were transfected into the highly metastatic subclone PG-BE1 by LipofectAMINE method and the positive clones were selected by G418. pg-be1 124-130 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 59-65 12920802-3 2003 Both sense and antisense eukaryotic expression plasmids of TMSG-1 gene were transfected into the highly metastatic subclone PG-BE1 by LipofectAMINE method and the positive clones were selected by G418. Lipofectamine 134-147 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 59-65 15969039-4 2003 SDS-PAGE analysis revealed that the molecular weight of expressed product of LASS2 was about 28 kD. Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate 0-3 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 77-82 15969039-6 2003 This recombinant LASS2 protein was purified by metal affinity resin and the purity is above 90%. Metals 47-52 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 17-22