Phospholipase D

**Definition:** An enzyme found mostly in plant tissue. It hydrolyzes glycerophosphatidates with the formation of a phosphatidic acid and a nitrogenous base such as choline. This enzyme also catalyzes transphosphatidylation reactions. EC 3.1.4.4.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.277.352.640.700.710

**Synonyms:** - Lecithinase D - Phosphatidylcholine Phosphohydrolase