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phospholipase

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[fos-foh-lahy-peys, -peyz] / ˌfɒs foʊˈlaɪ peɪs, -peɪz /

noun

Biochemistry.
  1. any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the breaking down of phospholipids.


Etymology

Origin of phospholipase

< German (1935); see phospholipid, -ase

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The findings, published in the Nature journal npj Drug Discovery, focus on an enzyme called calcium-dependent phospholipase A2, or cPLA2, which appears to play an important role in inflammation inside the brain.

From Science Daily May 26, 2026

Figure 9.13 The enzyme phospholipase C breaks down PIP2 into IP3 and DAG, both of which serve as second messengers.

From Textbooks Jun. 9, 2022

As phospholipase D has known roles in inducing cellular differentiation31, 32, downregulating LPE levels, through increased expression of LACTB, might lead to activation of phospholipase D and subsequent differentiation.

From Nature Mar. 21, 2017

LPE was also reported to act as an inhibitor of phospholipase D30.

From Nature Mar. 21, 2017

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