Phospholipase

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

**Definition:** Enzymes that catalyze the cleavage of a phospholipid molecule by the addition of water, thereby causing hydrolysis. The classification is based on the specificity of the bond cleaved. Hydrolytic activity initiates signaling cascades in the cell.

**Synonyms:** - Lecithinase