Sphingomyelin Phosphodiesterase 2

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

**Definition:** Sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase 2 (423 aa, ~48 kDa) is encoded by the human SMPD2 gene. This protein is involved in phospholipid metabolism.

**Synonyms:** - EC 3.1.4.12 - Lyso-PAF-PLC - Lyso-Platelet-Activating Factor-Phospholipase C - N-SMase - Neutral Sphingomyelinase - SMPD2 - nSMase