Sahu S, Lynn W S
Biochim Biophys Acta. 1977 May 25;487(2):354-60. doi: 10.1016/0005-2760(77)90011-x.
This report presents evidence for the presence of phospholipase A2 (EC 3.1.1.4) activity in the insoluble pulmonary secretions of patients with alveolar proteinosis. The enzyme activity has a pH optimum between 7.5 and 8.5 and is stimulated by deoxycholate and Ca2+.