Phospholipases are lipolytic enzymes help to hydrolyze phospholipids. This demand is rapidly growing due to improvements in protein engineering and the reduction of enzymes manufacturing costs, making them suitable for industrial use.

The classification of phospholipases are subjected to Category as A, B, C, and D and their industrial & food application are growing every day. The phospholipases are commonly known and introduced in industrial uses to improve the emulsifying properties of baking, egg, and dairy products. On the other hand, the improvement of oil degumming by phospholipases is also rapidly growing. In case of Rice Bran, Mustered, Soy Lecithin & Proteinabean Oil Phospholipase enzyme plays vital role in solubilizing gums. Another promising sector of the usage of Phospholipase is in enzymatic biodiesel production.

Geocon Products offers Phospholipase A1 and A2 products.
The main characteristics of A1 and A2 Phospholipase Enzymes are: -

Phospholipase A1 Enzyme

Phospholipase A1 is an enzyme that hydrolyzes phospholipids and produces 2-acyl-lysophospholipids and fatty acids. This lipolytic activity is conserved in a wide range of organisms but is carried out by a diverse set of PLA1 enzymes.

Phospholipase A2 Enzyme

The enzyme phospholipase A2 catalyze the cleavage fatty acids in position 2 of phospholipids, hydrolyzing the bond between the second fatty acid “tail” and the glycerol molecule.