CATH Classification
| Level | CATH Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
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1 | Mainly Alpha |
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1.20 | Up-down Bundle |
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1.20.90 | Phospholipase A2 |
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1.20.90.10 | Phospholipase A2 domain |
Domain Context
CATH Clusters
| Superfamily | Phospholipase A2 domain |
| Functional Family | Basic phospholipase A2 homolog |
Enzyme Information
| 3.1.1.4 |
Phospholipase A(2).
based on mapping to UniProt P00624
Phosphatidylcholine + H(2)O = 1-acylglycerophosphocholine + a carboxylate.
-!- Also acts on phosphatidylethanolamine, choline plasmalogen and phosphatides, removing the fatty acid attached to the 2-position.
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UniProtKB Entries (1)
| P00624 |
PA2A_CROAT
Crotalus atrox
Acidic phospholipase A2
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PDB Structure
| PDB | 1PP2 |
| External Links | |
| Method | X-RAY DIFFRACTION |
| Organism | |
| Primary Citation |
The refined crystal structure of dimeric phospholipase A2 at 2.5 A. Access to a shielded catalytic center.
J.Biol.Chem.
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