ALPP Antibody – Rabbit Polyclonal

The protein encoded by this gene is an alkaline phosphatase, a metalloenzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of phosphoric acid monoesters. It belongs to a multigene family composed of four alkaline phosphatase isoenzymes. The enzyme functions as a homodimer and has a catalytic site containing one magnesium and two zinc ions, which are required for its enzymatic function. The protein is primarily expressed in placental and endometrial tissue; however, strong ectopic expression has been detected in ovarian adenocarcinoma, serous cystadenocarcinoma, and other ovarian cancer cells. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2015]

ALPP: There are at least four distinct but related alkaline phosphatases: intestinal, placental, placental-like, and liver/bone/kidney (tissue non-specific). The first three are located together on chromosome 2 while the tissue non-specific form is located on chromosome 1. The product of this gene is a membrane bound glycosylated enzyme, also referred to as the heat stable form, that is expressed primarily in the placenta although it is closely related to the intestinal form of the enzyme as well as to the placental-like form. The coding sequence for this form of alkaline phosphatase is unique in that the 3' untranslated region contains multiple copies of an Alu family repeat. In addition, this gene is polymorphic and three common alleles (type 1, type 2 and type 3) for this form of alkaline phosphatase have been well characterized. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Protein type: Membrane protein, GPI anchor; Cofactor and Vitamin Metabolism - folate biosynthesis; Cell surface; Motility/polarity/chemotaxis; Membrane protein, integral; EC 3.1.3.1; Phosphatase (non-protein)

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 2q37

Cellular Component: cell surface; plasma membrane; integral to membrane

Molecular Function: zinc ion binding; alkaline phosphatase activity; magnesium ion binding

Biological Process: dephosphorylation