Gene: PLA2G15
Alternate names for this Gene: ACS|GXVPLA2|LLPL|LPLA2|LYPLA3
Gene 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.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 16
Location in Chromosome : 16q22.1
Description of this Gene: phospholipase A2 group XV
Type of Gene: protein-coding