Description
EC 3.1.1.4 • Active enzyme isolated from bee venom • One unit of enzyme hydrolyzes one µmol of Diheptanoyl Thio-PC per minute at 25°C • PLA2 catalyzes the hydrolysis of fatty acids at the sn-2 position of glycerophospholipids, yielding a free fatty acid and a lysophospholipid. PLA2 in bee venom promotes cell lysis and membrane disruption.
Formal name:
Synonyms: Secretory Phospholipase A2 (bee venom)
Molecular weight: 0
CAS: 9001-84-7
Purity: 20-50% based on SDS-PAGE analysis; may contain melittin of unknown percentage
Formulation: A lyophilized powder