Sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase 2
Definition:
Catalyzes, at least in vitro, the hydrolysis of sphingomyelin to form ceramide and phosphocholine. Also hydrolyzes 1-O-alkyl-2-lyso-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (lyso-platelet-activating factor) in vivo. Also acts on 1-acyl-2-lyso-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (lyso-PC) and sphingosylphosphocholine.
References:
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[1]. Yukiko Miura, et al. Hydrolysis of sphingosylphosphocholine by neutral sphingomyelinases. FEBS Lett. 2004 Jan 16;557(1-3):288-92. [Content Brief]
[2]. H Sawai, et al. Function of the cloned putative neutral sphingomyelinase as lyso-platelet activating factor-phospholipase C. J Biol Chem. 1999 Dec 31;274(53):38131-9. [Content Brief]
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