Acid phosphatase
Acid Phosphatase
Acid phosphatase (pronounced as: /ˈæsɪd ˌfɒsfəˈteɪz/) is an enzyme that is capable of catalyzing the hydrolysis of phosphoric acid esters under acidic conditions.
Etymology
The term "Acid phosphatase" is derived from the Latin word acidus meaning "sour" and the Greek word phosphatase which is a combination of phosphorus and -ase, a suffix used in the names of enzymes.
Function
Acid phosphatase is found in many tissues throughout the body, with the highest concentrations found in the prostate gland. It plays a crucial role in the process of bone resorption, and is also involved in the process of lysosome function.
Related Terms
- Enzyme: A substance produced by a living organism which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.
- Phosphoric acid: A weak acid with the chemical formula H3PO4.
- Prostate gland: A gland surrounding the neck of the bladder in male mammals and releasing prostatic fluid.
- Bone resorption: The process by which osteoclasts break down the tissue in bones and release the minerals, resulting in a transfer of calcium from bone tissue to the blood.
- Lysosome: An organelle in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells containing degradative enzymes enclosed in a membrane.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Acid phosphatase
- Wikipedia's article - Acid phosphatase
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