PLA2G1B

Gene Symbol PLA2G1B
Entrez Gene 100050467
Alt Symbol -
Species Horse
Gene Type protein-coding
Description phospholipase A2, group IB (pancreas)
Other Description -
Swissprots P00594
Accessions XM_001489253 XP_001489303
Function PA2 catalyzes the calcium-dependent hydrolysis of the 2- acyl groups in 3-sn-phosphoglycerides, this releases glycerophospholipids and arachidonic acid that serve as the precursors of signal molecules.
Subcellular Location Secreted. Note=secreted from pancreatic acinar cells in its inactive form. {ECO:0000250}.
Top Pathways Vascular smooth muscle contraction, Pancreatic secretion, Fat digestion and absorption, Glycerophospholipid metabolism, alpha-Linolenic acid metabolism