PLA2G4A

Phospholipase A2, group IVA (cytosolic, calcium-dependent)

PDB rendering based on 1bci.
Identifiers
Symbols PLA2G4A; MGC126350; PLA2G4; cPLA2-alpha
External IDs OMIM600522 MGI1195256 HomoloGene32059 GeneCards: PLA2G4A Gene
RNA expression pattern
More reference expression data
Orthologs
Species Human Mouse
Entrez 5321 18783
Ensembl ENSG00000116711 ENSMUSG00000056220
UniProt P47712 Q3UMQ1
RefSeq (mRNA) NM_024420 NM_008869.3
RefSeq (protein) NP_077734 NP_032895.1
Location (UCSC) Chr 1:
186.8 – 186.96 Mb
Chr 1:
151.68 – 151.81 Mb
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Cytosolic phospholipase A2 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the PLA2G4A gene.[1][2]

This gene encodes a member of the cytosolic phospholipase A2 group IV family. The enzyme catalyzes the hydrolysis of membrane phospholipids to release arachidonic acid which is subsequently metabolized into eicosanoids. Eicosanoids, including prostaglandins and leukotrienes, are lipid-based cellular hormones that regulate hemodynamics, inflammatory responses, and other intracellular pathways. The hydrolysis reaction also produces lysophospholipids that are converted into platelet-activating factor. The enzyme is activated by increased intracellular Ca(2+) levels and phosphorylation, resulting in its translocation from the cytosol and nucleus to perinuclear membrane vesicles.[2]

Interactions

PLA2G4A has been shown to interact with HTATIP.[3]

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