Phospholipase A in pulmonary secretions of patients with alveolar proteinosis.
This report presents evidence for the presence of phospholipase A2 (EC 3.1.1.4) activity in the insoluble pulmonary secretions of patients with alveolar proteinosis. The enzyme activity has a pH optimum between 7.5 and 8.5 and is stimulated by deoxycholate and Ca2+.
Phospholipase A in pulmonary secretions of patients with alveolar proteinosis. This report presents evidence for the presence of phospholipase A2 (EC 3.1.1.4) activity in the insoluble pulmonary secretions of patients with alveolar proteinosis. The enzyme activity has a pH optimum between 7.5 and 8.5 and is stimulated by deoxycholate and Ca2+.