Phospholipases A2, Secretory

Synonyms

Phospholipase A2, Secretory

Phospholipases A2, Secreted

Phospholipases, SPLA2

SPLA2 Phospholipases

Secreted Phospholipases A2

Secretory Phospholipase A2

Secretory Phospholipases A2

sPLA(2)

sPLA2s

A subcategory of phospholipases A2 that are secreted from cells. They are 14 kDa proteins containing multiple disulfide-bonds and access their substrate via an interfacial binding site that interacts with phospholipid membranes. In addition specific PHOSPHOLIPASE A2 RECEPTORS can bind to and internalize the enzymes.