CPLA2-alpha is an alias for the gene, Phospholipase A2 group IVA, in humans. Other names include: Cytosolic phospholipase A2; cPLA2; Phosphatidylcholine 2-acylhydrolase; PLA2G4; cPLA2-alpha; phospholipase A2, group IVA (cytosolic, calcium-dependent). The encoded protein has an amino acid length of 749 and a mass of 85.2 kDa. This gene shares homology with other species, including: Mouse, Rat, Zebrafish, Frog, Chicken.