It is degraded to free triglycerides and fatty acids by the secreted phosphatases of the plant family (sPLA2s). Plants have very few sPLA2s. Plant sPLA2s' molecular, biochemical, and catalytic properties are being studied. Three-dimensional structures are also included when comparing the two groups. Glycine max is used as a benchmark for comparing various organisms, including any herbal plants and small animals. In addition, they can be used as a type of signalling molecular. The functions of SPLa2 enzymes are well understood, however their ligand activities remain a mystery. Since the last review, sPLA2-binding proteins have evolved dramatically. Promiscuous SPLa2 proteins exist in nature for evolutionary reasons that we describe. As sPLA2s have a wide range of roles in the human body, they appear to be suitable therapeutic targets. New diagnostic and therapeutic techniques can be developed by using sPLA2s to interact with other proteins.
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