Phospholipase A2

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Enzyme

**Definition:** Phospholipase A2 (148 aa, ~16 kDa) is encoded by the human PLA2G1B gene. This protein plays a role in fatty acid metabolism.

**Synonyms:** - EC 3.1.1.4 - Group IB Phospholipase A2 - PLA2G1B - Phosphatidylcholine 2-Acylhydrolase 1B - Phospholipase A2 Group IB