PLA2G4C wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human PLA2G4C wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 19q13.3 and is approximately 63 kb in length. This allele, which encodes cytosolic phospholipase A2 gamma protein, plays a role in the calcium-independent hydrolysis of phosphatidylcholine. Inherited PLA2G4C polymorphisms are associated with susceptibility to schizophrenia.

**Synonyms:** - CPLA2-gamma - DKFZp586C0423 - Phospholipase A2, Group IVC (Cytosolic, Calcium-Independent) wt Allele