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PLA2G15 phospholipase A2 group XV

Gene ID: 23659, updated on 10-Oct-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: ACS; LLPL; LPLA2; LYPLA3; GXVPLA2

Summary

Lysophospholipases are enzymes that act on biological membranes to regulate the multifunctional lysophospholipids. The protein encoded by this gene hydrolyzes lysophosphatidylcholine to glycerophosphorylcholine and a free fatty acid. This enzyme is present in the plasma and thought to be associated with high-density lipoprotein. A later paper contradicts the function of this gene. It demonstrates that this gene encodes a lysosomal enzyme instead of a lysophospholipase and has both calcium-independent phospholipase A2 and transacylase activities. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

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GeneReviews: Not available

Genomic context

Location:
16q22.1
Sequence:
Chromosome: 16; NC_000016.10 (68245373..68261058)
Total number of exons:
7

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