Phospholipase-A2

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Phospholipase-A2 Definition

Various types of calcium-dependent or -independent Phospholipases A2 hydrolyze phospholipids. Group I, II, and III phospholipases are secreted, while group IV phospholipases are cytosolic. The best characterized phospholipases are group II. (NCI)

Phospholipase-A2 Synonyms

Phospholipase A2, EC 3.1.1.4, PLA2

Terms in Phospholipase-A2 category

Cytosolic Phospholipase-A2
Phospholipase-A2 Group-IIA