Group V Phospholipases A2

Synonyms

Group V Secretory Phospholipase A2

Group V sPLA2

Phospholipases A2, Group V

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.