phos·pho·lip·ase

(fŏs′fō-lĭp′ās′, -lī′pās′)

Any of several enzymes that hydrolyze specific ester bonds in phospholipids.

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phospholipase

(ˌfɒsfəʊˈlaɪpeɪs)

(Chemistry) chem an enzyme that converts phospholipids into fatty acids and other substances as they react with water

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References in periodicals archive

The second group comprises phospholipase C (PLC) which cleaves the glycerol-phosphate bond, and phospholipase D (PLD), which liberates phosphatidic acid and alcohol (Figure 1).

The involvement of phospholipases [A.sub.2] in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

-Verenium Corporation announces sales of Purifine(R) phospholipase C enzyme

extracellular signal-regulated kinase) and alterations in neutral sphingomyelin-specific phospholipase C activity.

Blueberry supplementation enhances signaling and prevents behavioral deficits in an Alzheimer disease model

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