Gene Group: PHOSPHOLIPASES A2

General Information

Name

PHOSPHOLIPASES A2

Species

D. melanogaster

Symbol

PLA2

FlyBase ID

FBgg0000619

Date last reviewed

2017-01-26

Number of members

Description

The phospholipase A2 (PLA2) family of proteins catalyze the hydrolysis of the sn-2 ester bond of phospholipids to lysophospholipids and fatty acids. (Adapted from FBrf0229704 and FBrf0161471.)

Notes on Group

Source Material

The PHOSPHOLIPASES A2 Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Ben-David et al., 2015, Horne et al., 2009, and Renault et al., 2002 .

Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms

Molecular Function

A2-type glycerophospholipase activity

Biological Process

lipid catabolic process

Cellular Component

Enzymatic activity

Enzyme name (EC)

phospholipase A2 (3.1.1.4)

Related Gene Groups

Parent group(s)

CARBOXYLIC ESTER HYDROLASES