Meaning Acid phosphatase
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Acid phosphatase


An enzyme that acts to liberate phosphate under acidic conditions and is made in the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and prostate gland. Abnormally high serum levels of acid phosphatase may indicate infection, injury, or cancer of the prostate.
Source: medicinenet.com

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Acid phosphatase


An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of an orthophosphoric monoester and Water to an alcohol and orthophosphate. EC 3.1.3.2.
Source: online-medical-dictionary.org

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Acid phosphatase


An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of an orthophosphoric monoester and water to an alcohol and orthophosphate. EC 3.1.3.2.
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Acid phosphatase


<enzyme> <cell biology> An enzyme that catalyses the conversion of an orthophosphoric monoester and water to an alcohol and orthophosphate. Chemical name: Orthophosphoric-monoester phosphohydrolase (acid optimum) Registry number: EC 3.1.3.2 (12 Dec 1998)
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An enzyme found primarily in the prostate and semen. Increased blood serum levels may indicate cancer of the prostate or may follow prostatic massage.
Source: groups.molbiosci.northwestern.edu





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