Alkaline phosphatase

Agent Name
Alkaline phosphatase
CAS Number
9001-78-9
Formula
Unspecified
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
Phosphatase, alkaline; [ChemIDplus] Phosphatase, Alkaline, from Escherichia coli; Orthophosphoric-monoester phosphohydrolase (alkaline optimum); [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Biochemical Research
Description
Powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
A hydrolase enzyme (removes phosphate groups from many types of molecules) used in research laboratories; Often obtained from shrimp, calf intestines or placentas; [Wikipedia]
Comments
May cause irritation; May cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
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