noun
- An enzyme that breaks down phospholipids by removing fatty acids or other groups from the phospholipid molecule.
Usage: technical; biochemistry
Examples
- Phospholipase A2 is an important enzyme found in snake venom.
- The cell membrane contains phospholipids that can be broken down by phospholipase enzymes.
- Researchers studied how phospholipase affects the structure of cell membranes.
- Phospholipase C plays a key role in cell signaling pathways.
- The pancreas produces phospholipase to help digest dietary fats.