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P3895

Sigma-Aldrich

Phosphatase, Alkaline from human placenta

≥10 units/mg solid (in glycine buffer)

Synonym(s):

Orthophosphoric-monoester phosphohydrolase (alkaline optimum)

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CAS Number:
9001-78-9
Enzyme Commission number:
3.1.3.1 (BRENDA, IUBMB)
EC Number:
232-631-4
MDL number:
MFCD00131849
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
NACRES:
NA.54

form

solid

Quality Level

200

specific activity

≥10 units/mg solid (in glycine buffer)

UniProt accession no.

P05187

storage temp.

−20°C

Gene Information

human ... ALPP(250)

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Application

Alkaline phosphatase is used for conjugation to antibodies and other proteins for ELISA, Western blotting, and histochemical detection. It is routinely used to dephosphorylate proteins and nucleic acids. It may be used for protein labeling when high sensitivity is required. Alkaline phosphatase may be also be used to dephosphorylate the 5′-termini of DNA or RNA to prevent self-ligation. DNA or RNA can also be tagged with radiolabeled phosphate (via T4 polynucleotide kinase) after dephosphorylation with alkaline phosphatase.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Alkaline phosphatase dephosphorylates proteins and nucleic acids. Human placental alkaline phosphatase (PLAP) has an unique residue, Glu-429. It is an allosteric enzyme that is uncompetitively inhibited by L-Phe, L-Trp, and L-Leu. PLAP is post-translationally modified. Phosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase C may be involved in the release of PLAP. PLAP may have a role in cell division and may be involved in the transfer of maternal IgG to the fetus.

Unit Definition

One unit will hydrolyze 1 μmole of 4-nitrophenyl phosphate per minute at pH 10.4 at 37 °C.

Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H334

Precautionary Statements

P261 - P284 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Resp. Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Regulatory Listings

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JAN Code

P3895-BULK:
P3895-100MG:
P3895-10MG:
P3895-VAR:
P3895-25MG:
P3895-250MG:
P3895-5MG:

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M H Le Du et al.
The Journal of biological chemistry, 276(12), 9158-9165 (2001-01-01)
Human placental alkaline phosphatase (PLAP) is one of three tissue-specific human APs extensively studied because of its ectopic expression in tumors. The crystal structure, determined at 1.8-A resolution, reveals that during evolution, only the overall features of the enzyme have
Ashleigh M Philp et al.
Scientific reports, 7(1), 4042-4042 (2017-06-24)
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of adiposity on the architecture and composition of hip OA subchondral bone, and to examine the pathological role of adipokines. Femoral heads were collected from normal-weight or over-weight/obese patients with
Jong Kil Lee et al.
The Journal of experimental medicine, 211(8), 1551-1570 (2014-07-23)
In Alzheimer's disease (AD), abnormal sphingolipid metabolism has been reported, although the pathogenic consequences of these changes have not been fully characterized. We show that acid sphingomyelinase (ASM) is increased in fibroblasts, brain, and/or plasma from patients with AD and
A D Bakker et al.
Journal of dental research, 93(4), 394-399 (2014-02-05)
Mechanosensitive osteocytes regulate bone mass in adults. Interleukin 6 (IL-6), such as present during orthodontic tooth movement, also strongly affects bone mass, but little is known about the effect of IL-6 on osteocyte function. Therefore we aimed to determine in
M D McKee et al.
Journal of dental research, 92(8), 721-727 (2013-05-23)
Phosphatases are involved in bone and tooth mineralization, but their mechanisms of action are not completely understood. Tissue-nonspecific alkaline phosphatase (TNAP, ALPL) regulates inhibitory extracellular pyrophosphate through its pyrophosphatase activity to control mineral propagation in the matrix; mice without TNAP
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