Phospholipase A1

Phospholipase A1 (CAS 9043-29-2) is an enzyme that cleaves the sn-1 ester bond of phospholipids, releasing fatty acids and lysophospholipids from membrane and dietary lipid substrates. Across food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and biotech research, it functions as a precision biocatalyst for modifying lipid composition and generating specific lipid-derived intermediates.

In edible oil and fat processing, degumming treatments convert non-hydratable phospholipids into hydratable forms, improving oil yield and reducing refining losses during the production cycle. Bakers and dough conditioner formulators use it to generate lysophospholipids in situ, which improve crumb structure, loaf volume, and dough stability without adding emulsifiers directly.

In pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturing, it is used to produce enriched lysophosphatidylcholine fractions from lecithin feedstocks, supporting the formulation of targeted lipid-based drug delivery systems. Biotech and analytical laboratories also apply it as a research tool for lipidomics studies and membrane lipid profiling to better understand complex cellular lipid interactions and structures.

The enzyme is supplied as a liquid preparation or lyophilized powder, with activity expressed in units per milliliter or per gram. Food-grade material is produced under GMP conditions. Technical-grade specifications are also available for industrial applications. These offerings meet the necessary regulatory requirements for enzyme use in various global food processing sectors.