Function as phospholipase selectivefor phosphatidylcholine (PubMed:9395408). Implicated as a critical step in numerous cellular pathways, including signal transduction, membrane trafficking, and the regulation of mitosis. May be involved in the regulation of perinuclear intravesicular membrane traffic (PubMed:9395408). {Experimental EvidencePubMed:9395408}.
Note=Defects in Pld1 may result in coa which is associated with coat color dilution and white spotting. It is also associated with platelet-storage pool deficiency characterized by decreased levels in serotonin and dense granules.