phospholipase
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of phospholipase
< German (1935); see phospholipid, -ase
Example Sentences
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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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