Product Information
Molecular Weight85211DaObserved Band: 114KD
Protein NameCytosolic phospholipase A2
Human Gene Id5321
Human Swiss Prot NoP47712
Mouse Gene Id18783
Mouse Swiss Prot NoP47713
Rat Swiss Prot NoP50393
SpecificitycPLA2 Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of cPLA2 protein.
FormulationLiquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.
Concentration1 mg/ml
Storage Stability-20°C/1 year
Other NamePLA2G4A; CPLA2; PLA2G4; Cytosolic phospholipase A2; cPLA2; Phospholipase A2 group IVA
Functioncatalytic activity:2-lysophosphatidylcholine + H(2)O = glycerophosphocholine + a carboxylate.,catalytic activity:Phosphatidylcholine + H(2)O = 1-acylglycerophosphocholine + a carboxylate.,domain:The N-terminal C2 domain, by its association with lipid membranes, mediates the regulation of CPLA2 by presenting the active site to its substrate in response to elevations of cytosolic Ca(2+).,enzyme regulation:Stimulated by agonists such as ATP, EGF, thrombin and bradykinin as well as by cytosolic Ca(2+).,function:Selectively hydrolyzes arachidonyl phospholipids in the sn-2 position releasing arachidonic acid. Together with its lysophospholipid activity, it is implicated in the initiation of the inflammatory response.,PTM:Activated by phosphorylation at both Ser-505 and Ser-727.,similarity:Contains 1 C2 domain.,similarity:Contains 1 PLA2c domain.,subcellular location:Translocates to membrane ve
Subcellular Locationcytoplasm,mitochondrial inner membrane,endoplasmic reticulum membrane,Golgi apparatus,cytosol,cytoplasmic, membrane-bounded vesicle,cytoplasmic vesicle,
ExpressionEpithelium,Platelet,,
Backgroundphospholipase A2 group IVA(PLA2G4A) Homo sapiens This gene encodes a member of the cytosolic phospholipase A2 group IV family. The enzyme catalyzes the hydrolysis of membrane phospholipids to release arachidonic acid which is subsequently metabolized into eicosanoids. Eicosanoids, including prostaglandins and leukotrienes, are lipid-based cellular hormones that regulate hemodynamics, inflammatory responses, and other intracellular pathways. The hydrolysis reaction also produces lysophospholipids that are converted into platelet-activating factor. The enzyme is activated by increased intracellular Ca(2+) levels and phosphorylation, resulting in its translocation from the cytosol and nucleus to perinuclear membrane vesicles. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2015],