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PLA2G7 gene

Known as: PLATELET-ACTIVATING FACTOR ACETYLHYDROLASE, PLASMA, LDL-PLA2, LIPOPROTEIN-ASSOCIATED PHOSPHOLIPASE A2 
This gene is involved in platelet-activating factor modification.
National Institutes of Health

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2015
2015
Plasma PAF-AH (PLA2G7): Biochemical Properties, Association with LDLs and HDLs, and Regulation of Expression.
2010
2010
Identification of the G994T polymorphism in exon 9 of plasma platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase gene as a risk factor for polycystic ovary syndrome.
BACKGROUND Low-grade chronic inflammation and greater risks of cardiovascular diseases are often present in patients with… 
2010
2010
Genetic deficiency of plasma lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (PLA2G7 V297F null mutation) and risk of Alzheimer's disease in Japan.
High plasma lipoprotein phospholipase A2 activity (Lp-PLA2) is reported to be a risk factor for dementia. A loss of function… 
2008
2008
A pleiotropic QTL on 2p influences serum Lp-PLA2 activity and LDL cholesterol concentration in a baboon model for the genetics of atherosclerosis risk factors.
2007
2007
Type I platelet‐activating factor acetylhydrolase catalytic subunits over‐expression induces pleiomorphic nuclei and centrosome amplification
LIS1, a causative gene product for type I lissencephaly, binds to and regulates the dynein motor and the centrosome. LIS1 also… 
2001
2001
Preparation and crystal structure of the recombinant alpha(1)/alpha(2) catalytic heterodimer of bovine brain platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase Ib.
The intracellular form of mammalian platelet activating factor acetylhydrolase found in brain (PAF-AH Ib) is thought to play a… 
1999
1999
Recombinant human platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase reduces the frequency of diabetes in the diabetes-prone BB rat.
Platelet-activating factor (PAF) has been implicated in the development of type 1 diabetes. Our previous studies have suggested… 
1999
1999
Estrogen effects on platelet-activating factor and platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase activity in rat uterus during the late stages of pregnancy.
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Cloning and Expression of a cDNA Encoding the -Subunit (30-kDa Subunit) of Bovine Brain Platelet-activating Factor Acetylhydrolase (*)
Bovine brain platelet-activating factor (PAF) acetylhydrolase isoform Ib is a heterotrimeric enzyme. Its -subunit (which… 
Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
The catalytic subunit of bovine brain platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase is a novel type of serine esterase.
Platelet-activating factor (PAF) acetylhydrolase is the key enzyme in PAF inactivation. We recently purified one isoform of the… 
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