Sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase 2
Function
Catalyzes, at least in vitro, the hydrolysis of sphingomyelin to form ceramide and phosphocholine (PubMed:10608884). Also hydrolyzes 1-O-alkyl-2-lyso-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (lyso-platelet-activating factor) in vivo (PubMed:10608884). Also acts on 1-acyl-2-lyso-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (lyso-PC) and sphingosylphosphocholine (PubMed:10608884, PubMed:14741383).
Pathway
Lipid metabolism; sphingolipid metabolism.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the neutral sphingomyelinase family.
Cellular localization
- Cell membrane
- Multi-pass membrane protein
Alternative names
Sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase 2, Lyso-platelet-activating factor-phospholipase C, Neutral sphingomyelinase, Lyso-PAF-PLC, N-SMase, nSMase, nSMase1, SMPD2