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Phospholipase A2 Enzyme Family
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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) [ ]
Term info
Label
Phospholipase A2 Enzyme Family
Synonyms
- EC 3.1.1.4
- PLA2
- Phospholipase A2
- Phospholipase A2 Enzyme Family
Legacy Concept Name
Phospholipase-A2
Preferred Name
Phospholipase A2 Enzyme Family
Semantic Type
Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein, Enzyme
UMLS CUI
C0031667
code
C16979