PLA2G6

Universal Cellular Machinery · Phosphoinositide & Lipid Second Messenger Signaling

Why is phospholipid recycling important for cells?

PLA2G6 encodes an enzyme that breaks down selected membrane fats. This helps regulate lipid composition and maintain the integrity of cellular membranes.

Common Gene Name
phospholipase A2 group VI
NCBI Gene ID
8398
Chromosome
22

Clinical Evidence Status

Established disease relationship

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

Explore supporting evidence (3 records)
Condition or drugEvidenceGrade / statusContextSource
PLA2G6-associated neurodegenerationClinGen gene-disease validityDefinitiveAutosomal recessiveView source
2024-03-21
Infantile neuroaxonal dystrophyMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2012-09
MelanomaMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2012-09

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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