noun
- Plural of phospholipase; enzymes that catalyze the breakdown of phospholipids by cleaving ester bonds, releasing fatty acids and other products.
Usage: technical; biochemistry; plural form
Examples
- Phospholipases play a crucial role in cell membrane remodeling and signaling.
- Different types of phospholipases target different bonds within phospholipid molecules.
- The enzyme phospholipase C is essential for intracellular signal transduction.
- Phospholipases are found in many organisms, from bacteria to humans.
- Research on phospholipases has revealed their importance in inflammation and immune responses.