Alkaline Phosphatase
Also known as: Alkaline Phosphomonoesterase; ALP; Glycerophosphatase; Phosphomonoesterase
Description
Alkaline Phosphatase is a type of Phosphatase Enzyme. It is produced by Osteoblasts, Intestines and the Liver.
Biological Function of Alkaline Phosphatase
Minerals
Alkaline Phosphatase facilitates the delivery of Phosphorus to the Bones. The precise reaction catalyzed by Alkaline Phosphatase is: an Orthophosphoric Ester + Water = an Alcohol + Phosphate (Phosphorus).
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