Term Name: lysophospholipase activity
Synonyms:
Definition: Catalysis of the hydrolysis of a lysophospholipid (a phospholipid missing one fatty acid), removing the remaining acyl chain to yield a glycerophospho-compound and a free fatty acid.
Ontology: GO: Molecular Function [GO:0120558]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: carboxylic ester hydrolase activity phospholipase activity
has subtype: phosphatidylcholine lysophospholipase activity phosphatidylethanolamine lysophospholipase activity phosphatidylinositol lysophospholipase activity phosphatidylserine lysophospholipase activity