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phospholipase

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phospholipase /phos·pho·lip·ase/ (-lip´ās) any of four enzymes (phospholipase A to D) that catalyze the hydrolysis of specific ester bonds in phospholipids.
phos·pho·lip·ase (fsf-lps, -lps)
n.
An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of a phospholipid. Also called lecithinase.
phospholipase
[fos′fōlī′pās]
any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of phospholipids. Various phospholipases digest cell membranes, aid in the synthesis of prostaglandins, and help produce arachidonic acid, one of the essential fatty acids.
phospholipase [fos″fo-lip´ās]
any of four enzymes (phospholipase A to D) that catalyze the hydrolysis of a phospholipid.
phospholipase (fos´fōlip´ās),
n an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of a phospholipid.
phospholipase C,
n an enzyme removing choline phosphate from a phosphatidylcholine.
phospholipase
any of four enzymes (phospholipase A to D) which catalyze the hydrolysis of a phospholipid.
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