This enzyme is involved in the biosynthesis of anandamide. It does not hydrolyse phosphatidylcholine and phosphatidylethanolamine [1]. No transphosphatidation [1]. The enzyme contains Zn2+?and is activated by Mg2+?or Ca2+?[2].
Cofactor
Zn2+
History
Reactions
An N-acylphosphatidylethanolamine + H(2)O = an N-acylethanolamine + a 1,2-diacylglycerol 3-phosphate.