Enzyme
phospholipase
phos·pho·li·pase [ fos-foh-lahy-peys, -peyz ]
Definitions related to phospholipase:
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Enzymes that catalyze the cleavage of a phospholipid molecule by the addition of water, thereby causing hydrolysis. The classification is based on the specificity of the bond cleaved. Hydrolytic activity initiates signaling cascades in the cell.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A class of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of phosphoglycerides or glycerophosphatidates. EC 3.1.-.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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