Gene Symbol | Pla2g2a |
Entrez Gene ID | 29692 |
Full Name | phospholipase A2 group IIA |
Synonyms | sPLA2 |
General protein information |
|
Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Rattus norvegicus(Norway rat) |
Genome | |
Summary | hydrolyzes acyl group at the sn-2 position of phospholipids, forming non-esterified fatty acids and lysophospholipids; plays a critical role in inflammation; induces proliferation of smooth muscle cells [RGD, Feb 2006]. |