Phrases with «acid phosphatase»

"Acid phosphatase" refers to a type of enzyme found in our bodies. It helps break down a substance called phosphate, which is important for cell growth and energy production. This enzyme works best in acidic environments and is commonly found in the liver, bones, and certain white blood cells. Full definition

Sentences with «acid phosphatase»

  • But, others say more work is needed to fully comprehend the role of prostatic acid phosphatase in viral transmission. (scientificamerican.com)
  • They found that the levels of a bone formation marker known as bone - specific alkaline phosphatase (BSALP) and a bone resorption marker known as tartrate - resistant acid phosphatase (TRACP) fell during hibernation, suggesting that overall bone turnover had decreased, the team reports online today in The Journal of Experimental Biology. (sciencemag.org)
  • The vaccine is designed to work by extracting a patient's own immune cells from blood and exposing them to a protein called prostatic acid phosphatase in the lab. (sciencemag.org)
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