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Phospholipase D.

Mark McDermott1, Michael J O Wakelam, Andrew J Morris

  • 1Department of Cell and Developmental Biology and Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 27599-7090, USA.

Biochemistry and Cell Biology = Biochimie Et Biologie Cellulaire
|March 31, 2004
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Phospholipase D enzymes, found across many organisms, generate phosphatidic acid, a key lipid messenger. This lipid plays crucial roles in cell signaling, membrane transport, and cytoskeleton organization.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Phospholipase D (PLD) catalyzes the hydrolysis of glycerophospholipids, producing phosphatidic acid (PA) and a free headgroup.
  • PLD activity is conserved across diverse organisms, including viruses, bacteria, yeast, plants, and mammals, with variations in substrate specificity.
  • Mammalian and yeast PLDs are regulated by protein kinases, GTP-binding proteins, and phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the identification, characterization, structure, and regulation of phospholipase D.
  • To discuss the diverse cellular processes implicated by PLD activity, including signaling, membrane transport, and cytoskeleton dynamics.
  • To explore the role of phosphatidic acid as an intracellular lipid messenger and its downstream targets.

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Main Methods:

  • Literature review of genetic and pharmacological studies on phospholipase D.
  • Analysis of biochemical pathways involving phospholipase D and its products.
  • Discussion of enzyme regulation mechanisms and substrate specificity.

Main Results:

  • Phospholipase D is implicated in receptor signaling, intracellular membrane transport, and actin cytoskeleton reorganization.
  • Phosphatidic acid, the product of PLD activity, acts as a crucial intracellular lipid messenger.
  • Candidate targets for phosphatidic acid include phosphatidylinositol 4-phosphate 5-kinases and raf protein kinase, with conversion to diacylglycerol and lysophosphatidic acid also noted.

Conclusions:

  • Phospholipase D enzymes play pleiotropic roles in cellular regulation through the generation of phosphatidic acid.
  • The coordinated activation of PLD-dependent pathways contributes to various aspects of cell function.
  • Understanding PLD regulation and function is vital for comprehending complex cellular processes.