Characterization of phospholipase B of Culex pipiens fatigans

Phospholipase B has been found in the mosquito Culex pipiens fatigans, and some of its properties have been studied. The enzyme had a high optimum temperature (45°C) and broad alkaline pH optimum (8-9). It was inactive toward diacylphospholipids, and hydrolyzed lysolecithin at a higher rate than lys...

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Main Authors: R. Hanumantha Rao, D. Subrahmanyam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 1969-11-01
Series:Journal of Lipid Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520430238