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Phospholipase
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Enzymes that catalyze the cleavage of a phospholipid molecule by the addition of water, thereby causing hydrolysis. The classification is based on the specificity of the bond cleaved. Hydrolytic activity initiates signaling cascades in the cell. [ ]
Term info
Label
Phospholipase
Synonyms
- Lecithinase
- Phospholipase
Legacy Concept Name
Phospholipase
Preferred Name
Phospholipase
Semantic Type
Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein, Enzyme
UMLS CUI
C0031671
code
C16980