Phospholipase D

An enzyme found mostly in plant tissue. It hydrolyzes glycerophosphatidates with the formation of a phosphatidic acid and a nitrogenous base such as choline. This enzyme also catalyzes transphosphatidylation reactions. EC 3.1.4.4.

Year introduced: 1991(1980)

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Tree Number(s): D08.811.277.352.640.700.710

MeSH Unique ID: D010739

Registry Number: EC 3.1.4.4

Entry Terms:

• Lecithinase D
• Phosphatidylcholine Phosphohydrolase

Previous Indexing:

• Phospholipases (1966-1979)

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Enzymes and Coenzymes
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Phosphoric Diester Hydrolases
Phospholipases
Phospholipase D