iPLA 2 β and its role in male fertility, neurological disorders, metabolic disorders, and inflammation

  • John Turk
  • , Tayleur D. White
  • , Alexander J. Nelson
  • , Xiaoyong Lei
  • , Sasanka Ramanadham

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Abstract

The Ca 2+ -independent phospholipases, designated as group VI iPLA 2 s, also referred to as PNPLAs due to their shared homology with patatin, include the β, γ, δ, ε, ζ, and η forms of the enzyme. The iPLA 2 s are ubiquitously expressed, share a consensus GXSXG catalytic motif, and exhibit organelle/cell-specific localization. Among the iPLA 2 s, iPLA 2 β has received wide attention as it is recognized to be involved in membrane remodeling, cell proliferation, cell death, and signal transduction. Ongoing studies implicate participation of iPLA 2 β in a variety of disease processes including cancer, cardiovascular abnormalities, glaucoma, and peridonditis. This review will focus on iPLA 2 β and its links to male fertility, neurological disorders, metabolic disorders, and inflammation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)846-860
Number of pages15
JournalBiochimica et Biophysica Acta - Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids
Volume1864
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2019

Keywords

  • Diabetes
  • Immune responses
  • Membrane remodeling
  • Signaling
  • iPLA β-derived lipids

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