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.