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Phospholipase A_{2} ​ start subscript, 2, end subscript (PLA_{2} start subscript, 2, end subscript) proteins are major components of snake venoms. When an animal is bitten by a venomous snake, these PLA_{2} start subscript, 2, end subscript enzymes catalyze the breakdown of phospholipids and can disrupt cell membranes, leading to muscle damage and other effects. Snake venoms often contain multiple types of PLA_{2} start subscript, 2, end subscript proteins, each with a slightly different amino acid sequence.