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... > Enzymes and Coenzymes > Enzymes > Hydrolases > Esterases > Carboxylic Ester Hydrolases > Phospholipases > Phospholipases A > Phospholipases A2 > Phospholipases A2, Secretory > Group V Phospholipases A2
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Group V Phospholipases A2  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Group V Secretory Phospholipase A2
  • Group V sPLA2
  • Phospholipases A2, Group V

Note

  • /antag: coordinate with PHOSPHOLIPASE A2 INHIBITORS

Scope note

  • A subcategory of secreted phospholipases A2 that contains both a negatively charged carboxy-terminal segment and interfacial-binding region specific for PHOSPHATIDYL CHOLINE-containing membranes. This enzyme group may play a role in the release of ARACHIDONIC ACID from phospholipid membranes.

History note

  • 2008(2001)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D054505

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