encyclopedia of medical concepts
ψ 

Group V Phospholipases A2

More information in Books or onNLM PubMed
Definition: 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.      Other names Group V Secretory Phospholipase A2; Group V sPLA2; Phospholipases A2, Group V
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
Pla2g5 protein, rat  EC 3.1.1.4   *Group V Phospholipases A2.
Pla2g5 protein, mouse  EC 3.1.1.4   *Group V Phospholipases A2.
PLA2G5 protein, human  EC 3.1.1.4   *Group V Phospholipases A2.
phospholipase A2-V, Trimeresurus  EC 3.1.1.4   *Group V Phospholipases A2. Toxicon 1995 Nov;33(11):1469-78

To share this definition, click "text" (Facebook, Twitter) or "link" (blog, mail) then paste text link
Ads by Google

Sources: NLM Medical Subject Headings, NIH UMLS, Drugs@FDA, FDA AERS original data copyright United States Government. No endorsement implied. Last modified 6/6/2012
Warning: the drugs or drug combinations referred to here may be similar or related, but are not be the same ones and may not have the same pharmacological action as other substances described on the same page or in the same row. Please refer to product monograph or to your doctor
This website is accredited by Health On the Net Foundation. Click to verify. We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.
About Reference.MD Privacy